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Wedding paella catering in Sayers Common, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Sayers Common.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Sayers Common
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Wedding paella catering in Sayers Common, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. On the menu are Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Sayers Common frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Sayers Common
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Sayers Common, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sayers Common. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Sayers Common include Ockenden Manor (4.6 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For guests travelling by train, Hassocks station is about 2.9 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in BN6, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Sayers Common, we cover Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sayers Common include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (2.2 miles north-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Sayers Common?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sayers Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you are marrying at a church near Sayers Common, such as Christ Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Sayers Common
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Sayers Common questions
Which station should guests use for Sayers Common?
Hassocks station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sayers Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Sayers Common, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s 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 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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