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Wedding Paella Catering for West Lavington events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in West Lavington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in West Lavington
How our wedding paella catering works in West Lavington
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re frequently booked for receptions after an intimate ceremony and barn and farm weddings.
Rural weddings around West Lavington have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- West Lavington (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Lavington
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in West Lavington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around West Lavington. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Graffham Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around West Lavington suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of West Lavington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Lavington for wedding paella catering include Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around West Lavington includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Schools near West Lavington include St Margaret's Convent (0.7 miles north-west) and Midhurst Rother College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown House (0.5 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For a summer wedding in West Lavington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in West Lavington? 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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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Enquire early for peak dates
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Questions from West Lavington
How far is West Lavington from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like West Lavington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in West Lavington?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Lavington:
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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