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Wedding Paella Catering in Burwash Common
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Burwash Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Burwash Common
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Burwash Common
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We are frequently asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, serving table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Burwash Common, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weddings in Burwash Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Burwash Common to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Historic houses near Burwash Common include Bateman's (1.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN19, we plan around your venue and timings. From Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
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What else we do in Burwash Common
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Burwash Common and across East Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Burwash Common, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Burwash Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Burwash Common
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Perfect for your wedding in Burwash Common
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burwash Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you are marrying at a church near Burwash Common, such as St Philip's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Burwash Common
We’re having a ceremony at St Philip's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Burwash Common for guests?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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