East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Battle
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Battle and the surrounding area.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Battle
Perfect for your wedding in Battle
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Battle and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by, and the countryside around Battle suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
About our wedding paella catering in Battle
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
A farm or garden wedding near Battle suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Weddings in Battle: venues, ceremonies and travel
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Battle will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Battle is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Battle to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN33 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Market Road and Station Road or the roads around them. With the A271 and A2100 close by, Battle is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (under half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abbey Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Questions from Battle
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Battle close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Also in Battle
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Battle, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Read more
- 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