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Wedding paella catering in Rusper, West Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Rusper? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering near Rusper
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rusper
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
How our wedding paella catering works in Rusper
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. We’re often asked to cater civil partnerships and vow renewals and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Rusper often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Rusper (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Questions from Rusper
Is Rusper close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What affects the price in Rusper
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Perfect for your wedding in Rusper
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Rusper is about 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Rusper
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Weddings in Rusper: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Rusper, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Rusper is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Rusper to Guildford (15 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Vann Lake is close by, and the countryside around Rusper suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary Magdalene church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rusper, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in RH12, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Rusper include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
- 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