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Wedding Paella Catering in Duddleswell
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Duddleswell and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Duddleswell events
Wedding paella catering in Duddleswell, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Duddleswell frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Events we cater in Duddleswell
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Duddleswell, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Brickfield Meadow is close by.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Duddleswell 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Duddleswell weddings: local tips
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Weddings in Duddleswell are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Duddleswell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Buxted station is about 3.8 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Duddleswell for wedding paella catering include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
Why choose live paella in Duddleswell?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Duddleswell
More for events in Duddleswell
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from Duddleswell
How far is Duddleswell from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Duddleswell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
- 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