East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Cousley Wood events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Cousley Wood and across East Sussex.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Cousley Wood?
About our wedding paella catering in Cousley Wood
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and food for evening guests.
Rural weddings around Cousley Wood have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Cousley Wood?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Bewl Water is close by, and the countryside around Cousley Wood suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
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.
Common questions in Cousley Wood
How far is Cousley Wood from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cousley Wood for guests?
Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you come to Cousley Wood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cousley Wood is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Why choose live paella in Cousley Wood?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For a wedding in Cousley Wood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Cousley Wood is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Wadhurst station is about 2.1 miles away. Historic houses near Cousley Wood include Wadhurst Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.3 miles north-east). 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 cook at weddings all over TN5 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Cousley Wood, we also cover Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Cousley Wood includes Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Vine Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Cousley Wood, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Cousley Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
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Other catering in Cousley Wood
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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