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Wedding paella catering in Tinsley Green, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Tinsley Green.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Tinsley Green
Wedding paella catering in Tinsley Green, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For garden and marquee weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Near Tinsley Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Tinsley Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Tinsley Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Tinsley Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Tinsley Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Tinsley Green
Is Tinsley Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Tinsley Green?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Tinsley Green
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Tinsley Green
What else we do in Tinsley Green
Getting married in Tinsley Green?
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Tinsley Green and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Planning photos in Worth Park Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Radford Road and Steers Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Tinsley Green, we cover Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tinsley Green include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south-west)
Where we can cook in Tinsley Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Why choose wedding paella catering in Tinsley Green?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- 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