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Wedding paella catering in Denton, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Denton and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Denton
Why choose wedding paella catering in Denton?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Itford Hill is close by, and the countryside around Denton suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
How our wedding paella catering works in Denton
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We are often asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, serving table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
Weddings in a place like Denton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Denton (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Denton
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Denton
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Denton and the whole of East Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Denton, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Denton questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you come to Denton?
We do. Denton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Weddings in Denton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Denton is about 1 mile north-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. From the centre of Denton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Denton to Brighton (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.1 miles north-west) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Newhaven Town station is about 0.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Denton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN9, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on New Road, Avis Road and Hill Road or the roads around them. With the A26 and A259 close by, Denton is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east) and Planet Earth Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local schools include UTC@Harbourside (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Fish pub (under half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Nearby places to Denton
Also in Denton
- 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