East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Piddinghoe events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Piddinghoe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Piddinghoe
Occasions we cook for in Piddinghoe
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Piddinghoe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St John often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How our wedding paella catering works in Piddinghoe
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. For sharing-style wedding meals and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Piddinghoe have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Piddinghoe
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Piddinghoe questions
Which station should guests use for Piddinghoe?
Newhaven Town station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Piddinghoe at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Working with your venue
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Getting married in Piddinghoe?
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Piddinghoe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Piddinghoe. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Piddinghoe to Brighton (7 miles away).
Planning photos in Castle Hill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: Newhaven Town station is about 1.2 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Brookside and Lewes Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include UTC@Harbourside (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Boatman pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Piddinghoe
More for events in Piddinghoe
- 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