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Wedding paella catering in Arlington, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Arlington.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Arlington events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Arlington
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it’s garden and marquee weddings and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Arlington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Arlington (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Arlington
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Arlington and the surrounding area. Arlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Arlington to Brighton (14 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Arlington, such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (1.5 miles north-east) and Alfriston Clergy House (3.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arlington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across BN26. Other places close to Arlington for wedding paella catering include Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Yew Tree Inn (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Arlington
Other catering in Arlington
For event organisers in Arlington
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Arlington
What’s the nearest station to Arlington for guests?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Pancras: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cover Arlington?
Yes, we do. Arlington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us when speeches will be
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What affects the price in Arlington
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or BN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Arlington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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