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Wedding Paella Catering for Selham events
Planning wedding paella catering in Selham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for Selham events
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
How our wedding paella catering works in Selham
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For food for evening guests and farm and barn venues, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
Near Selham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Selham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Selham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Nearby places to Selham
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Selham, 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 normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Selham
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Selham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Occasions we cook for in Selham
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.7 miles west) and Petworth House (2.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Selham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Selham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Selham weddings: local tips
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Selham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Selham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Selham to Guildford (19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Graffham Common is close by, and the countryside around Selham suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU28, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Selham for wedding paella catering include South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. 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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Selham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- 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