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Wedding Paella Catering in Hassocks
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hassocks? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Wedding paella catering near Hassocks
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hassocks
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For parties after a register office wedding and weddings with a Spanish theme, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
For a smaller place like Hassocks, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Hassocks?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hassocks book us for occasions like:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wolstonbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hassocks suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Hassocks will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Francis of Assisi frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Hassocks station is in Hassocks itself. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hassocks, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BN6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close. For weddings just outside Hassocks, we cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Hassocks includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hassocks include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hassocks pub (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Hassocks, the sun sets at about 9:20pm 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Hassocks hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Hassocks questions
Is Hassocks close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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