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Wedding Paella Catering for Houghton Green events
Planning wedding paella catering in Houghton Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Houghton Green
How our wedding paella catering works in Houghton Green
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For weddings with mixed diets and destination-style celebrations at home, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Houghton Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why choose live paella in Houghton Green?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Also near Houghton Green
What else we do in Houghton Green
Perfect for your wedding in Houghton Green
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Houghton Green:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Michael often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Houghton Green questions
How far is Houghton Green from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you come to Houghton Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Houghton Green and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Houghton Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Houghton Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Houghton Green
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Planning a paella wedding in Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Houghton Green to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Houghton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Houghton Green to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Houghton Green suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Houghton Green include Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN31 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Houghton Green, we also cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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