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Wedding Paella Catering for Hartfield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hartfield and across East Sussex.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Hartfield
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hartfield
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hartfield, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Hartfield questions
Which station should guests use for Hartfield?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Why choose live paella in Hartfield?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Hartfield hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Hartfield and the whole of East Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hartfield
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Hartfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hartfield. Hartfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hartfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hartfield, we also cover Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Hartfield include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor Inn (under half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Hartfield is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Enquire early for peak dates
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Towns and villages near Hartfield
Also in Hartfield
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hartfield?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hartfield and East Sussex:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Hartfield, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, 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 is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What affects the price in Hartfield
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
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 booking.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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