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Wedding paella catering in Tortington, West Sussex

Planning wedding paella catering in Tortington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.

Sharing-style wedding meals
Weddings in a marquee or garden
Parties after a register office wedding

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Should I cook it myself?

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.

Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.

Wedding paella catering in Tortington, cooked live

Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and blessings and vow renewals.

Near Tortington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.

Area: Tortington (BN18)
Region: West Sussex
Diets: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
Add-ons: Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Last updated: 23 October 2026

Paella with lemon wedges in a pan on a rustic wooden table

Where we can cook in Tortington

Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Level ground for the pans and burners

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.

What we offer

Dessert
Sangria & bar staff
Evening paella
Table tapas
Canapé tapas
Paella wedding breakfast

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Live paella or other catering?

If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

Why book with us

A clear, itemised quote
Everything cooked fresh at your event
Events in Tortington and across West Sussex
Waiting staff and crockery on request

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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tortington

Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Tortington and nearby villages. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Tortington to Brighton (19 miles away).

WWT Arundel nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Tortington suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Tortington, such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.

For wedding paella catering in BN18, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).

Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.

Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)

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Tortington: your questions answered

We’re having a ceremony at St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you cater afterwards?

Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.

What about events near the coast?

Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.

Do you cover Tortington?

Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tortington. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

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.

Where do you cater?

We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.

Who clears up?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.

What does wedding paella catering cost?

The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.

When should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

Occasions we cook for in Tortington

Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.

Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:

Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Informal wedding breakfasts
Marquee and garden weddings
Weddings with lots of dietary needs

Historic houses near Tortington include Ecclesden Manor (4.7 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.

Questions to ask before you book

A clear list of what’s included
When payment is due
Whether travel is included
Who provides the crockery

How to compare caterers

Step by step

We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Tortington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.

We check availability for your date.
You pick the courses and dishes.
We confirm everything with your venue.
The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
We serve and clear our cooking area.

Before we arrive

Ensure we can park close by to unload
Let us know the timings for the day
Leave space around the cooking area

Getting a price

Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.

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Planning help

Catering for every guest

Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:

Share your running order, including speeches
Choose pan-side or table service
Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Ask about your date as soon as you have one

We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.

Table tapas make a sociable starter.

Working with your venue

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.