Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding paella catering in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
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 Saltdean.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering near Saltdean
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
How our wedding paella catering works in Saltdean
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for evening food for extra guests and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
In Saltdean, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Saltdean
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
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. Golden-hour photos in Saltdean 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Occasions we cook for in Saltdean
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you’re hoping for photos in Beacon Hill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Saltdean: your questions answered
Is Saltdean close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Getting married in Saltdean?
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Saltdean or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.5 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (4.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Saltdean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Saltdean for wedding paella catering include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Saltdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Saltdean
Other catering in Saltdean
- 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