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Wedding paella catering in Rye, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Rye.
- Food for evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Book wedding paella catering in Rye
Rye: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Rye?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Rye from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Wedding paella catering in Rye, 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. For parties after a register office wedding and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
Weddings in a place like Rye often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Rye (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Rye
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Rye, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Historic houses near Rye include Lamb House (less than half a mile south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Where we can cook in Rye
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
More for events in Rye
For event organisers in Rye
Organising a club, school or community event in Rye? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Rye at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rye, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Weddings in Rye: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Weddings in Rye are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Rye to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you’re hoping for photos in Rye Harbour LNR, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in TN31, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Market Road, High Street and Market Street. Rye sits on or near the A259 and A268, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Rye for wedding paella catering include Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (less than half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Rye include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Rye include Rye College (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Old Bell Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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