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Wedding paella catering in Ratton Village, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Ratton Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Ratton Village
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding paella catering in Ratton Village, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For vow renewals and civil ceremonies and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
For a smaller place like Ratton Village, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Ratton Village is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Ratton Village
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ratton Village?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ratton Village book us for events such as:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you are hoping for photos in Gildrege Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Ratton Village weddings: local tips
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Ratton Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ratton Village to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by, and the countryside around Ratton Village suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road. You’ll find Ratton Village on the A2270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Ratton Village for wedding paella catering include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ratton School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
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Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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