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Wedding Paella Catering in Pulborough
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Pulborough and across West Sussex.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Pulborough?
How our wedding paella catering works in Pulborough
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and big weddings with every diet, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Weddings in a place like Pulborough frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Pulborough, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning wedding paella catering in Pulborough? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Pulborough: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pulborough for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Planning a paella wedding in Pulborough
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Pulborough. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pulborough to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (under half a mile west) and Parham House (2.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A283 close by, Pulborough is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Other places close to Pulborough for wedding paella catering include Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oddfellows Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Events we cater in Pulborough
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
In Pulborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve is close by.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Pulborough and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Pulborough
Also in Pulborough
For event organisers in Pulborough
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Pulborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff