Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding paella catering in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
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 Saltdean.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in East Saltdean
Wedding paella catering in East Saltdean, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and sharing-style wedding meals, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Weddings in a place like East Saltdean often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Share your running order, including speeches
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in East Saltdean at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in East Saltdean?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater in East Saltdean and Brighton and Hove:
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning photos in Beacon Hill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose live paella in East Saltdean?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove
Read How we price And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Saltdean
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
East Saltdean: your questions answered
How far is East Saltdean from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to East Saltdean for guests?
Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in East Saltdean?
We do. We cook at events in East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove. Send us your date to check availability.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Also near East Saltdean
More for events in East Saltdean
Getting married in East Saltdean?
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. For a wedding in East Saltdean, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. East Saltdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For outdoor photos, Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is close by. Historic houses near East Saltdean include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Saltdean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in BN2, we plan around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near East Saltdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
- 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