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Wedding Paella Catering in Etchingwood
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Etchingwood.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in Etchingwood?
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wedding paella catering in Etchingwood, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
A wedding in a small place like Etchingwood frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Etchingwood
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Etchingwood?
Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Etchingwood?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, Buxted station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Towns and villages near Etchingwood
Also in Etchingwood
What affects the price in Etchingwood
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we can bring the pans to you. Etchingwood is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Selwyns Wood is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Etchingwood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN22 is planned around your venue and timings. For weddings just outside Etchingwood, we cover Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Etchingwood include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Etchingwood, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm 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 is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Etchingwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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