East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ridgewood
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ridgewood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Ridgewood events
Wedding paella catering in Ridgewood, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For evening food for extra guests and big weddings with every diet, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Ridgewood suits live paella. We need level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Ridgewood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Ridgewood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Ridgewood
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ridgewood, people book us for events such as:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: Uckfield station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
- 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.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Ridgewood, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ridgewood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Ridgewood
Is Ridgewood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at St Saviour: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ridgewood?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ridgewood
- We cover Ridgewood and the whole of East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Ridgewood
More for events in Ridgewood
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Ridgewood weddings: local tips
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ridgewood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Ridgewood to Brighton (13 miles away).
Brickfield Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you’re hoping for photos in Hempstead Meadow, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ridgewood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Ridgewood includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Highlands pub (within half a mile north)
- 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