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Wedding paella catering in Litlington, East Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Litlington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
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Wedding paella catering in Litlington, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and food for evening guests.
A wedding in a small place like Litlington frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. 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
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Litlington
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Weddings in Litlington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Litlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (0.5 miles north) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Litlington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Litlington for wedding paella catering include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Litlington includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough And Harrow Inn (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Litlington
What else we do in Litlington
What affects the price in Litlington
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Litlington
Is Litlington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Litlington
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Litlington, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Where we can cook in Litlington
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Perfect for your wedding in Litlington
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Litlington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is 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