East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Brightling, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Brightling.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Brightling?
How our wedding paella catering works in Brightling
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Brightling, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Brightling 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Weddings in Brightling: venues, ceremonies and travel
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Weddings in Brightling are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east. If you’re marrying at a church near Brightling, such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN32 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street and Rectory Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, normally timed after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose live paella in Brightling?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Brightling
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Brightling
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Brightling for guests?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- 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