West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Warminghurst events
Paella 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 Warminghurst.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Warminghurst events
Warminghurst: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
About our wedding paella catering in Warminghurst
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and evening food for extra guests, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Warminghurst, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Warminghurst
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Warminghurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Warminghurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 4.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Warminghurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warminghurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.6 miles south-west)
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Warminghurst
Also in Warminghurst
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Warminghurst at midsummer come around 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Warminghurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Warminghurst
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your wedding in Warminghurst
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Warminghurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.9 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- 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