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Wedding Paella Catering for Rotherfield events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Rotherfield and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Rotherfield
About our wedding paella catering in Rotherfield
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. We cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for receptions after an intimate ceremony and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
A wedding in a small place like Rotherfield often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Rotherfield
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rotherfield book us for events such as:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food for evening guests
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.3 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What wedding paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
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.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Rotherfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Rotherfield: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Denys: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Rotherfield close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Rotherfield?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you cater in Rotherfield?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Rotherfield and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
For event organisers in Rotherfield
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rotherfield
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Rotherfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Rotherfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Crowborough Country Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Rotherfield suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Denys often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN6, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Rotherfield include St Joseph Seminary (1.4 miles north-east) and Beacon Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Places near Rotherfield
Also in Rotherfield
- 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