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Wedding Paella Catering in Iford
Paella 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 in Iford.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near Iford
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Iford
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
How our wedding paella catering works in Iford
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for food for evening guests and informal wedding breakfasts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Iford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Iford (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Iford
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For outdoor photos, Southerham Farm is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Also in Iford
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
What affects the price in Iford
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Weddings in Iford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Iford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Lewes station is about 1.7 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near Iford, such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), 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’s ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in BN7, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at weddings in Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Iford includes Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Nearby schools include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Iford at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Iford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Iford
Which station should guests use for Iford?
Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- 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