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Wedding paella catering in Ninfield, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Ninfield.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Ninfield
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ninfield
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 meal arrives hot and generous. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ninfield, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Ninfield (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Ninfield weddings: local tips
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Ninfield and nearby villages. Ninfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ninfield to Brighton (24 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Crowhurst station is about 3.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ninfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green or the roads around them. Ninfield sits on or near the B2095, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ninfield include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ninfield?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
If you are hoping for photos in Ashburnham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
Ninfield: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ninfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
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. If in doubt, send a photo.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Ninfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in Ninfield
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Ninfield
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Ninfield hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
- 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