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Wedding Paella Catering in West Wittering
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Wittering: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in West Wittering
Getting married in West Wittering?
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of West Wittering or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Wittering is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near West Wittering, such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
The countryside around West Wittering includes Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Wittering pub (under half a mile west)
About our wedding paella catering in West Wittering
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and food for evening guests.
Rural weddings around West Wittering have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for West Wittering
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to West Wittering for guests?
Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in West Wittering, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Wittering, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover West Wittering and the whole of West Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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