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Wedding Paella Catering for West Grinstead events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in West Grinstead and across West Sussex.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in West Grinstead?
Occasions we cook for in West Grinstead
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
If you’re marrying at a church near West Grinstead, such as Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Grinstead
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Grinstead, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in West Grinstead?
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around West Grinstead. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around West Grinstead suits an outdoor reception.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to West Grinstead for wedding paella catering include Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
The countryside around West Grinstead includes Knepp Wildland.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in West Grinstead is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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West Grinstead questions
Is West Grinstead close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in West Grinstead?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
What affects the price in West Grinstead
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in West Grinstead? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
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For event organisers in West Grinstead
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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