East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Meads, East Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Meads? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Meads
Wedding paella catering in Meads, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. For informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts for your guests.
In Meads, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Weddings in Meads: venues, ceremonies and travel
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Meads or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Meads to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Evangelist frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Gildrege Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Meads, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN20 and BN21 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Meads include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Meads, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Meads? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Meads questions
What’s the nearest station to Meads for guests?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you come to Meads?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Meads. For a quote, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Events we cater in Meads
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever you are celebrating in Meads, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
For guests travelling by train, Eastbourne station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For event organisers in Meads
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. 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 choose Love Paella in Meads
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Meads
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Places near Meads
Other catering in Meads
- 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