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Wedding paella catering in Westbourne, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Westbourne.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Westbourne
Why choose live paella in Westbourne?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Wedding paella catering in Westbourne, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for marquee and garden weddings and blessings and vow renewals.
Near Westbourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Westbourne (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Westbourne
Is Westbourne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westbourne.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
What wedding paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Westbourne is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Weddings in Westbourne: venues, ceremonies and travel
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the PO10 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Westbourne to Southampton (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Westbourne include Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Westbourne, such as St John the Baptist'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 it’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over PO10. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Westbourne include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Good Intent Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Nearby places to Westbourne
What else we do in Westbourne
- 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