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Wedding Paella Catering for Shopwyke events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Shopwyke and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Shopwyke
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shopwyke
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s informal wedding breakfasts and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
Near Shopwyke, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Step by step
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 while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Shopwyke at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose live paella in Shopwyke?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Shopwyke questions
Which station should guests use for Shopwyke?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Shopwyke too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater in Shopwyke?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shopwyke and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Occasions we cook for in Shopwyke
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Shopwyke will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Stoke Down is close by, and the countryside around Shopwyke suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Shopwyke, such as The Parish Church of St Peter, 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. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Coach Road and Drayton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Shopwyke, we cover Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Where we can cook in Shopwyke
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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