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Wedding paella catering in Little Horsted, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Little Horsted. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Little Horsted
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Little Horsted
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and evening wedding food, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Little Horsted, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Little Horsted hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Little Horsted is about 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Getting married in Little Horsted?
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Little Horsted. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Little Horsted to Brighton (13 miles away).
Brickfield Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you’re hoping for photos in Hempstead Meadow, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Little Horsted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Whether your wedding is on Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Little Horsted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Little Horsted
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Who books wedding paella catering in Little Horsted?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Little Horsted, people book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Little Horsted
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Little Horsted from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
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.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
- 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