Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding paella catering in Aldrington, Brighton and Hove
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Aldrington and across Brighton and Hove.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Aldrington events
Who books wedding paella catering in Aldrington?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Aldrington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Shoreham Beach is close by.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
Wedding paella catering in Aldrington, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and informal wedding breakfasts, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
In Aldrington, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Aldrington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Enquire early for peak dates
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Aldrington
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Nearby places to Aldrington
Also in Aldrington
Aldrington weddings: local tips
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your wedding is in the BN3 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If you are marrying at a church near Aldrington, such as St Philip'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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Planning photos in Hove Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN3, BN41 and BN42, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road. Other places close to Aldrington for wedding paella catering include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldrington includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Aldrington: your questions answered
Can you cook in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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