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Wedding paella catering in Worthing, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Worthing and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Planning an event in Worthing?
Wedding paella catering in Worthing, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For sharing-style wedding meals and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Wedding receptions in and around Worthing often use a hotel, a hired venue or a family garden. We will agree where to cook with your venue. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Worthing
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
For event organisers in Worthing
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally 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’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Worthing is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Worthing? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Worthing
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Worthing questions
Can you cook near the sea around Worthing?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Worthing close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
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, including Worthing.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Worthing
Worthing is in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Worthing or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Worthing to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Highdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Worthing suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 0.5 miles south-east. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over the BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Church Road, Market Place and High Street. Being close to the A24 and A27, Worthing is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Worthing is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include Thomas A Becket First School (less than half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
Perfect for your wedding in Worthing
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Worthing, people book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Historic houses near Worthing include Ecclesden Manor (3.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
Why choose live paella in Worthing?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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