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Wedding paella catering in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in Sidlesham Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Sidlesham Common?
Wedding paella catering in Sidlesham Common, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sidlesham Common, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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 suits a relaxed style. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Sidlesham Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
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. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Common questions in Sidlesham Common
Do you come out to small places like Sidlesham Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Sidlesham Common close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater in Sidlesham Common?
We do. Sidlesham Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sidlesham Common.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planning a paella wedding in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Nutborne Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: Chichester station is about 2.6 miles away. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in PO20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Chichester Road and Jury Lane. If your venue is just outside Sidlesham Common, we also cover Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
Who books wedding paella catering in Sidlesham Common?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Sidlesham Common, such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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