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Wedding Paella Catering in Strettington
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Strettington.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Strettington
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Strettington
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Whether it is rustic barn weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Strettington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What affects the price in Strettington
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Strettington hosts choose us
- Events in Strettington and across West Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Strettington questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Strettington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Strettington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Strettington. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Strettington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Strettington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Weddings in Strettington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Strettington. Strettington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (0.9 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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