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Wedding Paella Catering for West Hoathly events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Hoathly.
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in West Hoathly?
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Hoathly
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
About our wedding paella catering in West Hoathly
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For barn and farm weddings and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near West Hoathly, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In West Hoathly, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Questions from West Hoathly
Is West Hoathly too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is West Hoathly from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater in West Hoathly?
We do. West Hoathly is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Hoathly.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Weddings in West Hoathly: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in West Hoathly will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from West Hoathly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (less than half a mile south-west) and Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH19, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside West Hoathly, we also cover Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near West Hoathly include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Also near West Hoathly
More for events in West Hoathly
- 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