Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding paella catering in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Planning wedding paella catering in Hangleton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Hangleton
Wedding paella catering in Hangleton, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for blessings and vow renewals and evening wedding food.
A farm or garden wedding near Hangleton suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hangleton
We are having a ceremony at St Helen's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hangleton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hangleton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Hangleton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hangleton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. See all areas.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In Hangleton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. 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.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hangleton?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: Portslade station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. 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.
Why Hangleton hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hangleton
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning a paella wedding in Hangleton
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Hangleton to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hangleton is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
If you are marrying at a church near Hangleton, such as St Helen's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Hangleton include Portslade Manor (0.9 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hangleton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN3 and BN41 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road. You’ll find Hangleton on the A2038, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For weddings just outside Hangleton, we cover Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Hangleton include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Downsman pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Also in Hangleton
- 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