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Wedding paella catering in West Ashling, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Ashling and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering in West Ashling
Wedding paella catering in West Ashling, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and rustic barn weddings.
Near West Ashling, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Put us in touch with your venue
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in West Ashling?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Events in West Ashling and across West Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Questions from West Ashling
Is West Ashling close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to West Ashling for guests?
Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Ashling
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in West Ashling, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around West Ashling. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. From Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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’ll do the cooking.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in West Ashling at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Ashling
Other catering in West Ashling
- 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