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Wedding Paella Catering for Birchett's Green events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Birchett's Green.
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Birchett's Green
About our wedding paella catering in Birchett's Green
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Birchett's Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, sunset in Birchett's Green is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Birchett's Green: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Birchett's Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Nearby places to Birchett's Green
Also in Birchett's Green
Planning a paella wedding in Birchett's Green
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Weddings in Birchett's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (2 miles west) and Scotney Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, Stonegate station is about 2.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Birchett's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the TN5 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Birchett's Green include Bewl Water.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. 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 you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Birchett's Green and across East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
For event organisers in Birchett's Green
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Birchett's Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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