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Wedding paella catering in Offham, East Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Offham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering near Offham
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Offham
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and sharing-style wedding meals, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Offham have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Offham (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Offham is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Offham
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Offham
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us when speeches will be
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Questions from Offham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Offham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What affects the price in Offham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a paella wedding in Offham
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Weddings in Offham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Offham Hill is close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Offham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We also cook at weddings in Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Offham include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Offham
Other catering in Offham
- 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