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Wedding paella catering in Barcombe, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Barcombe and across East Sussex.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning an event in Barcombe?
Wedding paella catering in Barcombe, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For food for evening guests and destination-style celebrations at home, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Rural weddings around Barcombe have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Barcombe
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Barcombe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Malling Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Barcombe suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Barcombe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Barcombe for wedding paella catering include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Places near Barcombe
What else we do in Barcombe
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Barcombe at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose live paella in Barcombe?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Barcombe
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Barcombe: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Barcombe close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Barcombe?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Barcombe, people book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
- 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