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Wedding paella catering in Maresfield, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Maresfield. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Maresfield?
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our wedding paella catering works in Maresfield
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For marquee and garden weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
Near Maresfield, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Questions from Maresfield
Is Maresfield close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you come to Maresfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Maresfield. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Maresfield, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Maresfield? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Maresfield weddings: local tips
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Maresfield to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Maresfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Maresfield, such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Brickfield Meadow is close by, and the countryside around Maresfield suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN22, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Maresfield for wedding paella catering include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Maresfield include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Maresfield
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Maresfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Maresfield?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Places near Maresfield
What else we do in Maresfield
- 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