East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Hollingrove, East Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hollingrove? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Hollingrove events
Wedding paella catering in Hollingrove, cooked live
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 meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater rustic barn weddings and evening wedding food, serving table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hollingrove, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Hollingrove
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Where we can cook in Hollingrove
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Places near Hollingrove
More for events in Hollingrove
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hollingrove
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Hollingrove, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hollingrove is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Hollingrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Senlac Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.2 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN32, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. From Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). The countryside around Hollingrove includes Senlac Hill.
Events we cater in Hollingrove
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you’re marrying at a church near Hollingrove, such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
What affects the price in Hollingrove
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Hollingrove at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hollingrove? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Hollingrove
Is Hollingrove close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hollingrove?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Pick a serving style
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
About the dishes
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
- 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