East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Best Beech Hill events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Best Beech Hill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in Best Beech Hill
Wedding paella catering in Best Beech Hill, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Best Beech Hill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Best Beech Hill (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Best Beech Hill
How far is Best Beech Hill from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Best Beech Hill?
Wadhurst station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Best Beech Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Best Beech Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Send us the running order and speech times
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Weddings in Best Beech Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Best Beech Hill is about 5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Best Beech Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Best Beech Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Best Beech Hill suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Best Beech Hill include Wadhurst Castle (1.4 miles 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 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the TN5 postcode area. Local streets include Bird Lane and Buckhurst Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Wadhurst (1 mile east), Pell Green (2 miles east), Newbury's (3 miles east), Cousley Wood (3 miles east) and Shover's Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (11 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Bewl Water.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Best Beech Hill
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Nearby places to Best Beech Hill
What else we do in Best Beech Hill
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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