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Wedding Paella Catering for Ringmer events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Ringmer.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Ringmer
Who books wedding paella catering in Ringmer?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ringmer and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
If you’re marrying at a church near Ringmer, such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
Wedding paella catering in Ringmer, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for marquee and garden weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
In Ringmer, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Ringmer
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Ringmer weddings: local tips
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the BN8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ringmer to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Cliffe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. 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.
For wedding paella catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and timings. Your wedding could be at a home on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way. If your venue is just outside Ringmer, we also cover Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ringmer includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (less than half a mile north)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Ringmer, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ringmer? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ringmer
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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.
Which station should guests use for Ringmer?
Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where we can cook in Ringmer
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
- 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