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Wedding paella catering in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Chiddingly and across East Sussex.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Chiddingly
For event organisers in Chiddingly
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our wedding paella catering works in Chiddingly
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Chiddingly, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chiddingly
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Chiddingly: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Chiddingly?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planning a paella wedding in Chiddingly
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Chiddingly to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chiddingly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chiddingly to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south. If you’re marrying at a church near Chiddingly, such as The Parish 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells Public House (within half a mile north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Chiddingly
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Chiddingly and the whole of East Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Chiddingly, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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