East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Northiam events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Northiam. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Northiam
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Northiam is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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About our wedding paella catering in Northiam
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s weddings with lots of dietary needs and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Northiam, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Northiam (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Northiam
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Northiam and the whole of East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Northiam
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 will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning a paella wedding in Northiam
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Northiam or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Flatropers Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Northiam, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across TN31 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. You’ll find Northiam on the A268, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Who books wedding paella catering in Northiam?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
In Northiam and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (0.5 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Common questions in Northiam
Is Northiam close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Northiam, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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