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Wedding Paella Catering in Tisman's Common
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Tisman's Common and across West Sussex.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Tisman's Common
About our wedding paella catering in Tisman's Common
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re frequently asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
Near Tisman's Common, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
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. Golden-hour photos in Tisman's Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Tisman's Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Tisman's Common
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Where we can cook in Tisman's Common
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Tisman's Common: your questions answered
Is Tisman's Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Tisman's Common close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
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, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater in Tisman's Common?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Tisman's Common and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Getting married in Tisman's Common?
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Tisman's Common are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Tisman's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the RH12 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Nearby places to Tisman's Common
Other catering in Tisman's Common
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Tisman's Common
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tisman's Common, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Tisman's Common, such as St John the Baptist, 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.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- 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