East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Fairlight events
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 for events in Fairlight.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Fairlight events
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Fairlight, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wedding paella catering in Fairlight, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are frequently booked for garden and marquee weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
There is something special about a country wedding near Fairlight, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Fairlight (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Fairlight?
Fairlight is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Weddings in Fairlight are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Fairlight is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 34 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Three Oaks station is about 2.2 miles away. For outdoor photos, Church Wood and Robsack Wood is close by. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35. Your wedding could be at a home on Hill Road, The Close and Lower Coastguard Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Fairlight, we cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north), Guestling (1 mile north-west), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile west) and Guestling Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Fairlight includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Fairlight? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Fairlight
How far is Fairlight from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Fairlight for guests?
Three Oaks station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Fairlight
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Events we cater in Fairlight
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Connect us with your coordinator
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Places near Fairlight
Also in Fairlight
- 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