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Wedding paella catering in Catsfield, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Catsfield.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Catsfield
How our wedding paella catering works in Catsfield
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and destination-style celebrations at home, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Catsfield, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Catsfield (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Catsfield?
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Catsfield and nearby villages. Catsfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Catsfield to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Laurence often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Catsfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN33, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane or the roads around them. Catsfield is on the B2204, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Catsfield for wedding paella catering include Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Places near Catsfield
More for events in Catsfield
Who books wedding paella catering in Catsfield?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning photos in Ashburnham Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Questions from Catsfield
Which station should guests use for Catsfield?
Battle station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Catsfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you cover Catsfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Catsfield is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Catsfield
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Catsfield and the whole of East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catsfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Catsfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Catsfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
- 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