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Wedding Paella Catering in West Chiltington Common
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in West Chiltington Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in West Chiltington Common
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Chiltington Common
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We are frequently asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
For a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
West Chiltington Common weddings: local tips
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around West Chiltington Common suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can cook for your guests. From Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.7 miles south-east)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in West Chiltington Common
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cover West Chiltington Common?
Yes, we do. West Chiltington Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your wedding in West Chiltington Common
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater in West Chiltington Common and West Sussex:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Historic houses near West Chiltington Common include Parham House (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (2.6 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a summer wedding in West Chiltington Common, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in West Chiltington Common
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Chiltington Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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