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Wedding paella catering in Kingston near Lewes, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Kingston near Lewes. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Kingston near Lewes events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Kingston near Lewes
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We’re frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Kingston near Lewes, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Kingston near Lewes, and we will put together a menu and price.
Getting married in Kingston near Lewes?
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Kingston near Lewes, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Lewes station is about 1.8 miles away. Offham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Kingston near Lewes suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Kingston near Lewes, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across the BN7 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Kingston near Lewes, we also cover Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Kingston near Lewes include Priory School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Kingston Urban (1.1 miles north-east)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Kingston near Lewes 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 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Kingston near Lewes? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Send us the running order and speech times
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
More for events in Kingston near Lewes
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Who books wedding paella catering in Kingston near Lewes?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes) often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingston near Lewes
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingston near Lewes? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Kingston near Lewes questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Kingston near Lewes?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Kingston near Lewes and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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