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Wedding Paella Catering in West Marden
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Marden and the surrounding area.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
Planning an event in West Marden?
How it works
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 Marden at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in West Marden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering in West Marden, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For destination-style celebrations at home and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Marden, 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 the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- West Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Planning a paella wedding in West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. For wedding paella catering in West Marden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near West Marden, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, 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. Historic houses near West Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at weddings in Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
Common questions in West Marden
Is West Marden close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like West Marden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Places near West Marden
More for events in West Marden
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose wedding paella catering in West Marden?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Compton Down is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Why choose live paella in West Marden?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- 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