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Wedding paella catering in Hollington, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hollington.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in Hollington
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hollington
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and evening wedding food, with canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A farm or garden wedding near Hollington suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Hollington?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Hollington: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Hollington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Hollington from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
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.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Hollington weddings: local tips
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For a wedding in Hollington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (4.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Planning photos in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road. With the A21 close by, Hollington is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Wishing Tree pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Hollington
More for events in Hollington
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hollington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Perfect for your wedding in Hollington
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you are marrying at a church near Hollington, such as St Anne, 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.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Hollington, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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