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Wedding Paella Catering in Burgh Hill
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Burgh Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near Burgh Hill
About our wedding paella catering in Burgh Hill
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Burgh Hill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
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How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Burgh Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN19 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Burgh Hill
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Burgh Hill and East Sussex:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Historic houses near Burgh Hill include Bateman's (3.8 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Weddings in Burgh Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Burgh Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Burgh Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Etchingham station is about 0.7 miles away. Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of TN19 and the streets around it. From Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Burgh Hill, we also cover Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull Inn (0.7 miles east)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Questions from Burgh Hill
Is Burgh Hill close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What affects the price in Burgh Hill
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from 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