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Wedding paella catering in East Guldeford, East Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in East Guldeford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering in East Guldeford
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our wedding paella catering in East Guldeford
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden.
A wedding in a small place like East Guldeford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- East Guldeford (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Nearby places to East Guldeford
Other catering in East Guldeford
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Weddings in East Guldeford: venues, ceremonies and travel
East Guldeford is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in East Guldeford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Guldeford to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside East Guldeford, we cover Houghton Green (1 mile north-west), Playden (1 mile west), Rye (1 mile south-west), Rye Harbour (1 mile south) and Iden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.1 miles south-west) and Ypres Tower (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around East Guldeford includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Guldeford include Rye College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Head Inn (0.9 miles west)
FAQs for East Guldeford
How far is East Guldeford from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to East Guldeford for guests?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in East Guldeford, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in East Guldeford?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In East Guldeford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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