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Wedding Paella Catering in Chiltington
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Chiltington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering in Chiltington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Chiltington
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We are often asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and parties after a register office wedding, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chiltington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Chiltington hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Places near Chiltington
Other catering in Chiltington
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Weddings in Chiltington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the BN7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Chiltington to Brighton (7 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Blackcap is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Chiltington, such as The Parish Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Chiltington for wedding paella catering include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Chiltington questions
Which station should guests use for Chiltington?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Chiltington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Events we cater in Chiltington
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chiltington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Chiltington is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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