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Wedding Paella Catering for Rushlake Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Rushlake Green.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in Rushlake Green
How our wedding paella catering works in Rushlake Green
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re often asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and barn and farm weddings, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Rushlake Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Rushlake Green questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Rushlake Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Getting married in Rushlake Green?
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For a wedding in Rushlake Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Rushlake Green. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Rushlake Green include Bateman's (4.2 miles north-east) and Horselunges Manor (5 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Selwyns Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Rushlake Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in TN21, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Rushlake Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Rushlake Green
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rushlake Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Rushlake Green is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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