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Wedding Paella Catering for Sullington events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sullington.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Sullington
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Weddings in Sullington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sullington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Sullington to Brighton (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Sullington include Parham House (2.5 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Chanctonbury Hill is close by, and the countryside around Sullington suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20. We also cook at weddings in Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Sullington includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Anchor Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sullington
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and big weddings with every diet, with table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sullington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Sullington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Sullington?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Sullington:
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For guests travelling by train, Amberley station is about 4.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Connect us with your coordinator
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Sullington: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you come to Sullington?
We do. Sullington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a summer wedding in Sullington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Sullington hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Sullington and across West Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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