East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Crowhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Crowhurst?
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Crowhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Wedding paella catering in Crowhurst, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Crowhurst, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Crowhurst
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Why choose live paella in Crowhurst?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Crowhurst
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Crowhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Crowhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Crowhurst to Brighton (28 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Crowhurst station is in Crowhurst itself. For outdoor photos, Church Wood and Robsack Wood is close by. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in TN33 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.7 miles south)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Crowhurst
Other catering in Crowhurst
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Crowhurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Crowhurst?
Crowhurst station, in Crowhurst itself.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
- 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