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Wedding paella catering in Rowhook, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Rowhook. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Rowhook?
FAQs for Rowhook
How far is Rowhook from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Rowhook?
Warnham station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
About our wedding paella catering in Rowhook
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and parties after a register office wedding, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Rowhook, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, 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.
- Where
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning a paella wedding in Rowhook
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Rowhook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Rowhook to Guildford (13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Warnham LNR is close by, and the countryside around Rowhook suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Farlington Strood Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rowhook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RH12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Rowhook for wedding paella catering include Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Rowhook
What else we do in Rowhook
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Occasions we cook for in Rowhook
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For guests travelling by train, Warnham station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
For event organisers in Rowhook
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Rowhook, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Events in Rowhook and across West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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