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Wedding paella catering in East Grinstead, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Grinstead.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in East Grinstead?
Wedding paella catering in East Grinstead, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and informal wedding breakfasts, with evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in East Grinstead might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That’s ideal for live paella: it can be cooking during the photos. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in East Grinstead
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in East Grinstead, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Who books wedding paella catering in East Grinstead?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Put the station on your invitation: East Grinstead has its own station, East Grinstead station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Grinstead
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of East Grinstead or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Grinstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Grinstead to Brighton (21 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near East Grinstead, such as Our Lady and St Peter's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around East Grinstead suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Grinstead, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in RH19, we plan around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Station Road, High Street and London Road or the roads around them. East Grinstead is on the A22 and A264, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to East Grinstead for wedding paella catering include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (under half a mile south)
Common questions in East Grinstead
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Our Lady and St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to East Grinstead?
Yes, we do. East Grinstead is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
- 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