East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Blackboys
Planning wedding paella catering in Blackboys? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for Blackboys events
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
How our wedding paella catering works in Blackboys
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for garden and marquee weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
Near Blackboys, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Blackboys, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Who books wedding paella catering in Blackboys?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
For outdoor photos, Selwyns Wood is close by, and the countryside around Blackboys suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Also in Blackboys
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning a paella wedding in Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For a wedding in Blackboys, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Blackboys is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Blackboys to Brighton (16 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Buxted station is about 2.3 miles away. Planning photos in Passingworth Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN22, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Blackboys sits on or near the B2102, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Blackboys include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Blackboys
Could we have live paella in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Blackboys for guests?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Why choose live paella in Blackboys?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- 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