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Wedding paella catering in Broad Oak, East Sussex
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 Broad Oak.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
Live wedding paella catering in Broad Oak
Questions from Broad Oak
Is Broad Oak close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Broad Oak?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Wedding paella catering in Broad Oak, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Broad Oak, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or TN21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Broad Oak
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Weddings in Broad Oak: venues, ceremonies and travel
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Broad Oak, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broad Oak is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Broad Oak to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Ebenezer Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of TN21 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
How the day works
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. For a summer wedding in Broad Oak, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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