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Wedding Paella Catering in West Burton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in West Burton and across West Sussex.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in West Burton
Wedding paella catering in West Burton, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For rustic barn weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
Near West Burton, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in West Burton?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In West Burton, people book us for events such as:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
For outdoor photos, Bignor Hill is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Share your running order, including speeches
- 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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in West Burton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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West Burton weddings: local tips
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in West Burton, and we’ll plan access and set-up. West Burton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from West Burton to Brighton (20 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (0.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.7 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. For weddings just outside West Burton, we cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near West Burton include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in West Burton
Is West Burton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
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.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near West Burton
What else we do in West Burton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in West Burton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in West Burton
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in West Burton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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