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Wedding Paella Catering for Coleman's Hatch events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Coleman's Hatch and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Coleman's Hatch events
How our wedding paella catering works in Coleman's Hatch
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For farm and barn venues and informal wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Near Coleman's Hatch, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Coleman's Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Coleman's Hatch from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Coleman's Hatch at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Coleman's Hatch
Also in Coleman's Hatch
Planning a paella wedding in Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Coleman's Hatch will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Coleman's Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coleman's Hatch includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatch Inn (within half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Occasions we cook for in Coleman's Hatch
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Coleman's Hatch, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Brickfield Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- 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