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Wedding Paella Catering for Lions Green events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Lions Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Food for evening guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Lions Green
About our wedding paella catering in Lions Green
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and blessings and vow renewals.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lions Green, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Lions Green
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you come to Lions Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lions Green and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lions Green
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Lions Green will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Lions Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Lions Green to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Selwyns Wood is close by, and the countryside around Lions Green suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Lions Green, such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lions Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN21 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Lions Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
Places near Lions Green
What else we do in Lions Green
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lions Green hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Lions Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Lions Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Lions Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Lions Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Occasions we cook for in Lions Green
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
In Lions Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near Lions Green include Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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