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Wedding paella catering in Washington, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Washington.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Washington
Wedding paella catering in Washington, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Washington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Washington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Washington
What else we do in Washington
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Washington weddings: local tips
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Washington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Chanctonbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Washington suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is 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.
We cater weddings across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Washington
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Washington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Washington
Is Washington close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you cover Washington?
We do. We cook at events in Washington and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
For event organisers in Washington
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.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
What affects the price in Washington
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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