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Wedding Paella Catering in East Sussex

We cook at events in 289 towns and villages in East Sussex for wedding paella catering, cooked fresh in front of your guests.

Wedding Paella Catering across East Sussex

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Wedding paella catering across East Sussex

Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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About wedding paella catering in East Sussex

Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and food for evening guests, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.

It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.

We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.

What it costs in East Sussex

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.

What you get with us

Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Live cooking, not reheated food
No hidden extras in your quote
Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts

How to get a price

Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Eastbourne

In Eastbourne, that can mean a party near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School and the streets around them. Also close by are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Eastbourne is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Eastbourne includes Combe Hill.

Wedding settings across East Sussex

Couples in East Sussex choose everything from venues in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea to marquees in village gardens. Live paella suits the outdoor and rustic end especially well. Parts of East Sussex are within a few miles of the High Weald National Landscape and the South Downs National Park, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. 106 of the places we cover in East Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Eastbourne: Planning photos in Princes Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by. For a summer wedding in Eastbourne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.

Why live paella works

A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.

Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:

Blessings and vow renewals
Weddings in a marquee or garden
Evening wedding food
Big weddings with every diet

What affects the price in East Sussex

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

The length of service
The paellas you choose
Waiting and bar staff
Whether you need crockery

Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Approximate guest numbers, including children
The date and time of the event
The courses you’d like

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

About the dishes

Canapé tapas

Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.

Table tapas

A tapas starter gets tables talking.

Should I cook it myself?

Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.

Planning for every diet

Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:

Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Tell us when speeches will be
Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Pick a serving style

The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.

Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.

East Sussex questions

What about pudding?

Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.

Do you take everything away?

We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

How much paella per person?

We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.

Can you serve drinks?

Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.

What happens if it rains?

Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.