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Wedding paella catering in Tillington, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tillington and the surrounding area.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning an event in Tillington?
Common questions in Tillington
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.
How far is Tillington from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Wedding paella catering in Tillington, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tillington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Tillington (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Perfect for your wedding in Tillington
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tillington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (0.8 miles east) and Cowdray House (4.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Tillington is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Tillington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Getting married in Tillington?
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Tillington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Tillington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tillington to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Graffham Common is close by, and the countryside around Tillington suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Tillington, such as The Parish Church of All Hallows, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Tillington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tillington include Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
Nearby places to Tillington
Other catering in Tillington
- 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