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Wedding paella catering in West Green, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering for West Green events
Wedding paella catering in West Green, cooked live
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near West Green suits live paella. We need level ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Common questions in West Green
Is West Green close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for West Green?
Crawley station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In West Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in West Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in West Green?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in West Green book us for occasions like:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For outdoor photos, Tilgate Lake is close by.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Green
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH11, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Crawley station is about 0.8 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in RH11 and RH10, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (within half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (within half a mile north-west)
Also near West Green
Other catering in West Green
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including West Green
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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