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Wedding paella catering in Ditchling, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Ditchling.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Ditchling
What affects the price in Ditchling
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About our wedding paella catering in Ditchling
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for food for evening guests and big weddings with every diet.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ditchling, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ditchling: your questions answered
Is Ditchling close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Ditchling Unitarian Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ditchling
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN6, we can bring the pans to you. Ditchling is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Ditchling to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Ditchling Beacon is close by, and the countryside around Ditchling suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Hassocks station is about 1.4 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the BN6 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Ditchling, we also cover Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (under half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Hotel (within half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Ditchling at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Ditchling? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ditchling?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you are marrying at a church near Ditchling, such as Ditchling Unitarian Chapel, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Towns and villages near Ditchling
What else we do in Ditchling
Where we can cook in Ditchling
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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