East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Magham Down events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Magham Down. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering for Magham Down events
Wedding paella catering in Magham Down, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it’s destination-style celebrations at home and big weddings with every diet, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Magham Down often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Magham Down
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Magham Down, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we cook for in Magham Down
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Planning a paella wedding in Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN27, we can bring the pans to you. Magham Down is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Magham Down, such as Emmanuel, 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 is ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Old Road and Nodes Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across East Sussex, including Magham Down
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Should I cook it 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Also near Magham Down
Other catering in Magham Down
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Magham Down questions
Is Magham Down close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
- 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