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Wedding Paella Catering for Rodmell events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Rodmell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Rodmell
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Rodmell 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Wedding paella catering in Rodmell, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings in a marquee or garden, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Rodmell frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Rodmell
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pick a serving style
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Planning a paella wedding in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Rodmell will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Rodmell to Brighton (6 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Itford Hill is close by, and the countryside around Rodmell suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Rodmell include Monk's House (less than half a mile north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in BN7, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Rodmell, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Common questions in Rodmell
Could we have live paella in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Rodmell?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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’ll help you decide the split.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why choose live paella in Rodmell?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Rodmell hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Rodmell
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Rodmell?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you’re hoping for photos in Lewes and Laughton Levels, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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