East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hamsey
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Hamsey. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Planning an event in Hamsey?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hamsey
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening wedding food.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hamsey, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Hamsey, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Hamsey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Offham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hamsey suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hamsey, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. Other places close to Hamsey for wedding paella catering include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Hamsey, 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 normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hamsey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hamsey
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Hamsey?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
More for events in Hamsey
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. 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.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Hamsey and the whole of East Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Common questions in Hamsey
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hamsey close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hamsey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd 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