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Wedding Paella Catering for West Kingston events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Kingston: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for West Kingston events
Wedding paella catering in West Kingston, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Popular choices include evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and evening wedding food.
Near West Kingston, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in West Kingston at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including West Kingston
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Kingston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Occasions we cook for in West Kingston
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in West Kingston book us for events such as:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near West Kingston, such as St Andrew's 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
West Kingston: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
West Kingston weddings: local tips
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN16 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from West Kingston to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Highdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near West Kingston include Ecclesden Manor (1.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of West Kingston, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in BN16, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Coastal Road and Golden Acre or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around West Kingston includes Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.4 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. 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