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Wedding Paella Catering in Newbury's
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Newbury's.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Newbury's
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
About our wedding paella catering in Newbury's
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
Near Newbury's, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Newbury's
Is Newbury's too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Newbury's?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Newbury's, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.5 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newbury's
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Newbury's
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near Newbury's
What else we do in Newbury's
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Newbury's is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Newbury's? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Newbury's
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Newbury's will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Newbury's suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Newbury's, such as Rehoboth Chapel, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN5 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Newbury's for wedding paella catering include Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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