West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Somerley
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Somerley and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Somerley
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Somerley
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. For informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Somerley, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Towns and villages near Somerley
Other catering in Somerley
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Somerley weddings: local tips
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Somerley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Somerley. Somerley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St James' Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Pilsey Island is close by. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Somerley, we also cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 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). The countryside around Somerley includes Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Who books wedding paella catering in Somerley?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Somerley, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Fishbourne station is about 4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
Questions from Somerley
Do you come out to small places like Somerley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come to Somerley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Somerley. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a summer wedding in Somerley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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