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Wedding paella catering in West Itchenor, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in West Itchenor.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in West Itchenor
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Itchenor
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. Whether it is civil partnerships and vow renewals and food for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
Near West Itchenor, 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. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in West Itchenor
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the PO20 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from West Itchenor to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Pilsey Island nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are marrying at a church near West Itchenor, such as St Nicholas' Church, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across PO20. From The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
What wedding paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
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’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in West Itchenor, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Itchenor, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose live paella in West Itchenor?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. 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
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across West Sussex, including West Itchenor
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Your questions about wedding paella catering in West Itchenor
Which station should guests use for West Itchenor?
Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Is West Itchenor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in West Itchenor?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Also near West Itchenor
Also in West Itchenor
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Why choose wedding paella catering in West Itchenor?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
For guests travelling by train, Bosham station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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