East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Hellingly, East Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in Hellingly? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Hellingly
About our wedding paella catering in Hellingly
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for blessings and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings.
Weddings in a place like Hellingly frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Hellingly?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Who books wedding paella catering in Hellingly?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, Polegate station is about 4.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Hellingly at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us when speeches will be
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hellingly weddings: local tips
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Hellingly, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hellingly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles west) and Michelham Priory (2.5 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Emmanuel frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hellingly, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in BN27 is planned around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (within half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Schools near Hellingly include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
FAQs for Hellingly
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hellingly close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater in Hellingly?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hellingly and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or BN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hellingly
What else we do in Hellingly
- 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