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Wedding paella catering in Racton, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Racton.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering near Racton
Racton questions
How far is Racton from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Stansted Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Racton?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
About our wedding paella catering in Racton
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and parties after a register office wedding.
A wedding in a small place like Racton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Racton (PO18, PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Racton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What affects the price in Racton
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
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 we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Places near Racton
Also in Racton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Racton weddings: local tips
Racton is about 3 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Racton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Racton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Racton to Southampton (22 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.1 miles south. Historic houses near Racton include Warblington Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Racton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18 and PO10, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lordington (1 mile north), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Racton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Racton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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