East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Baldslow, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Baldslow. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning an event in Baldslow?
Wedding paella catering in Baldslow, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and evening wedding food, with evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Baldslow, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across East Sussex, including Baldslow
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Baldslow
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Baldslow, people book us for occasions like:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
Church Wood and Robsack Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Baldslow: your questions answered
Can you cook in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Baldslow?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN37, we can cook for your guests. Baldslow is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Baldslow to Brighton (30 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east. If you’re marrying at a church near Baldslow, such as Church of St John the Evangelist, 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. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN37, TN34 and TN38. Local streets include Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A28, Baldslow is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Baldslow, we also cover Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Baldslow includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Baldslow include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Baldslow, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning wedding paella catering in Baldslow? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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