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Wedding paella catering in Chailey, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Chailey.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Chailey
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chailey
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering in Chailey, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s vow renewals and civil ceremonies and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
Rural weddings around Chailey have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
For event organisers in Chailey
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Chailey
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Why choose live paella in Chailey?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Chailey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Chailey is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chailey, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Chailey
Which station should guests use for Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
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.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Getting married in Chailey?
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Chailey or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Blackcap is close by. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
- 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