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Wedding paella catering in Penhurst, East Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in Penhurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Penhurst
About our wedding paella catering in Penhurst
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. Whether it’s evening food for extra guests and blessings and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Rural weddings around Penhurst have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Penhurst
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Penhurst
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Penhurst
More for events in Penhurst
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Penhurst
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Across the TN33 area, we can cook for your guests. Penhurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Senlac Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Penhurst include Bateman's (4.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN33 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover weddings in Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Penhurst include Senlac Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Questions from Penhurst
Which station should guests use for Penhurst?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Send us the running order and speech times
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Penhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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