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Wedding paella catering in Redford, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Redford.
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Redford
Wedding paella catering in Redford, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Typical bookings include blessings and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Redford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Redford (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Redford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Occasions we cook for in Redford
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. In Redford, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Redford
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Redford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Redford to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north. Wheeler's Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Redford suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Redford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redford include Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Redford hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Redford
How far is Redford from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Redford?
Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Redford?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Redford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Redford and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Also in Redford
- 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