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Wedding Paella Catering for Shipton Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Shipton Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Book wedding paella catering in Shipton Green
Why choose wedding paella catering in Shipton Green?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shipton Green, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
If you’re marrying at a church near Shipton Green, such as St Nicholas' 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’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shipton Green
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and barn and farm weddings, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Shipton Green have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Shipton Green
Can you cook near the sea around Shipton Green?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Shipton Green close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you come to Shipton Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shipton Green is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shipton Green
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Shipton Green to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north. For outdoor photos, Pilsey Island is close by, and the countryside around Shipton Green suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Green include Pilsey Island.
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
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shipton Green
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Shipton Green at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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