East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Filching events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Filching.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Filching?
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Filching
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Filching and across East Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How our wedding paella catering works in Filching
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We are frequently asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and big weddings with every diet, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Filching, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Filching (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Filching, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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 3:55pm.
- 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Filching
How far is Filching from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Filching?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Also near Filching
Also in Filching
Where we can cook in Filching
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Weddings in Filching: venues, ceremonies and travel
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Filching, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Filching is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Filching to Brighton (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Filching include Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Filching, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Filching includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Filching? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Who books wedding paella catering in Filching?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Combe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Filching suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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