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Wedding paella catering in Peasmarsh, East Sussex

Looking for wedding paella catering in Peasmarsh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.

Marquee and garden weddings
Parties after a register office wedding
Destination-style celebrations at home

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Wedding paella catering for Peasmarsh events

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About our wedding paella catering in Peasmarsh

At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and farm and barn venues, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.

There is something special about a country wedding near Peasmarsh, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.

Area: Peasmarsh (TN31)
County: East Sussex
Dietary options: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
Extras: Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
Quotes: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 23 October 2026

Close-up of saffron paella with a lemon wedge

Your questions about wedding paella catering in Peasmarsh

We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?

Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.

Is Peasmarsh too small for live paella?

Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.

Do you do canapés and evening food too?

We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.

When should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

Do you provide drinks?

Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.

Which areas do you serve?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Peasmarsh.

What space do you need to cook?

Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.

Do you cater for vegetarian guests?

Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.

Why choose live paella in Peasmarsh?

Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.

Why us?

Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Paella cooked from scratch on site
Catering across East Sussex, including Peasmarsh

Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.

Organising for someone else?

Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Should I cook it myself?

You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.

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.

Catering for every guest

Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:

Pick a serving style
Enquire early for peak dates
Count day and evening guests separately
Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs

If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.

Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.

Peasmarsh weddings: local tips

Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Peasmarsh, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Peasmarsh is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Peasmarsh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).

If you are marrying at a church near Peasmarsh, such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 2.3 miles south-east. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.

Anywhere in TN31, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.

Nearby schools include Rye College (2.2 miles south-east)
Pubs nearby include The Horse And Cart Inn (under half a mile south-east)

Map of Peasmarsh © OpenStreetMap contributors

Who books wedding paella catering in Peasmarsh?

Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.

Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:

Destination-style celebrations at home
Weddings with mixed diets
Food for evening guests
Marquee and garden weddings

Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (2.5 miles south-east) and Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
Whether VAT is included
What happens if it rains
How late numbers can change

12 questions to ask before you book

The menu, dish by dish

Canapé tapas

Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.

Table tapas

Sharing tapas breaks the ice.

What happens on the day

We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Peasmarsh, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.