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Wedding Paella Catering for Plumpton Green events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Plumpton Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Plumpton Green
How our wedding paella catering works in Plumpton Green
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for evening food for extra guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
Rural weddings around Plumpton Green have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in Plumpton Green
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For guests travelling by train, Plumpton station is in Plumpton Green itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Places near Plumpton Green
What else we do in Plumpton Green
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Choose pan-side or table service
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Plumpton Green is about 9:20pm, 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Plumpton Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Plumpton Green for guests?
Plumpton Green has its own station: Plumpton station.
We are having a ceremony at All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Plumpton Green
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Weddings in Plumpton Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Plumpton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Plumpton Green to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Blackcap is close by, and the countryside around Plumpton Green suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of BN7. From Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Fountain Inn (under half a mile north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Plumpton Green
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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