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Wedding paella catering in Chapel Row, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Chapel Row. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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Wedding paella catering in Chapel Row, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and sharing-style wedding meals.
Rural weddings around Chapel Row have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
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The process
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 Chapel Row is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Planning a paella wedding in Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Weddings in Chapel Row are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Chapel Row to Brighton (20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Pevensey Bay station is about 4.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wedding paella catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at weddings in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Brewers' Arms Inn (under half a mile north)
Chapel Row questions
We’re having a ceremony at Herstmonceux Free Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Chapel Row too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Chapel Row?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Herstmonceux Free Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- 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