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Wedding Paella Catering for West Barnham events
Looking for wedding paella catering in West Barnham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
Book wedding paella catering in West Barnham
Weddings in West Barnham: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Weddings in West Barnham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from West Barnham to Brighton (22 miles away).
WWT Arundel nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around West Barnham suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near West Barnham, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in PO22 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks. West Barnham sits on or near the B2233, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Barnham include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near West Barnham include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Murrell Arms (under half a mile south-east)
About our wedding paella catering in West Barnham
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s weddings with mixed diets and destination-style celebrations at home, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
Near West Barnham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Barnham
Also in West Barnham
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Occasions we cook for in West Barnham
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
In West Barnham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Barnham station is in West Barnham itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Barnham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Common questions in West Barnham
Can you cook near the sea around West Barnham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In West Barnham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Read more
- 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