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Wedding Paella Catering for Rackham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Rackham.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Book wedding paella catering in Rackham
How our wedding paella catering works in Rackham
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with mixed diets.
A wedding in a small place like Rackham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Rackham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Rackham
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Rackham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Nearby places to Rackham
Also in Rackham
Where we can cook in Rackham
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rackham
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Rackham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Rackham
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Whatever you are celebrating in Rackham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Parham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Planning a paella wedding in Rackham
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Rackham and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Rackham to Brighton (17 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Rackham for wedding paella catering include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rackham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rackham, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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