East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Holton Hill, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Holton Hill and the surrounding area.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near Holton Hill
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Holton Hill 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our wedding paella catering works in Holton Hill
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Holton Hill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Holton Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Holton Hill
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Holton Hill and across East Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Towns and villages near Holton Hill
What else we do in Holton Hill
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Holton Hill
Holton Hill is about 9 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Holton Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Holton Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN19, we plan around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover weddings in Witherenden Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonegate (2 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north), Shover's Green (3 miles north) and Birchett's Green (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (3.7 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.7 miles east)
Who books wedding paella catering in Holton Hill?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Holton Hill book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1.4 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Holton Hill questions
Is Holton Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Holton Hill close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, usually timed after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
For event organisers in Holton Hill
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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