East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Chuck Hatch events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chuck Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Chuck Hatch
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
About our wedding paella catering in Chuck Hatch
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and evening food for extra guests, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Chuck Hatch, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Chuck Hatch
What else we do in Chuck Hatch
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Chuck Hatch, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Chuck Hatch and the surrounding area. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Crowborough Country Park is close by. Historic houses near Chuck Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (4 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chuck Hatch, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN7, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Why choose live paella in Chuck Hatch?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Chuck Hatch and the whole of East Sussex
Common questions in Chuck Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Chuck Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chuck Hatch?
Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
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 can plan it carefully.
Where we can cook in Chuck Hatch
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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