Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Falmer events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Falmer and Brighton and Hove, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Falmer
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Falmer, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How our wedding paella catering works in Falmer
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We’re often asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and barn and farm weddings, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Falmer, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Falmer
Occasions we cook for in Falmer
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Falmer, people book us for occasions like:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning photos in Stanmer Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in Falmer, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Falmer
Is Falmer too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Weddings in Falmer: venues, ceremonies and travel
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Weddings in Falmer are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Falmer is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
Put the station on your invitation: Falmer has its own station, Falmer station. Newmarket Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in BN1, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Falmer for wedding paella catering include Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (0.5 miles west)
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Falmer hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Falmer
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- 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