East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Burlow events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Burlow. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near Burlow
How our wedding paella catering works in Burlow
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and evening food for extra guests.
Near Burlow, weddings are often 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. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Burlow (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Burlow, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Burlow
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Burlow. Burlow is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles south) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Selwyns Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Burlow suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Burlow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN21, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Burlow includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The May Garland Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Burlow
Other catering in Burlow
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Burlow: your questions answered
Is Burlow close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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