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Wedding paella catering in Salvington, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Salvington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering for Salvington events
About our wedding paella catering in Salvington
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
For a smaller place like Salvington, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Salvington, 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 generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Salvington
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Also near Salvington
Also in Salvington
Perfect for your wedding in Salvington
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Salvington, such as St Symphorian's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
Why choose live paella in Salvington?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Salvington
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Salvington and across West Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Salvington
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Salvington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Salvington. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Salvington to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.2 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Highdown Hill is close by, and the countryside around Salvington suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Salvington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN13 and BN14 postcode area and the streets around it. From Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Salvington is on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Salvington, we also cover Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Salvington includes Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Durrington High School (0.6 miles south) and Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Thomas a Becket pub (0.5 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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