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Wedding Paella Catering in Sidley
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sidley and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Sidley, cooked live
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include farm and barn venues and evening wedding food, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Weddings in a place like Sidley often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sidley
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
What else we do in Sidley
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Sidley is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Sidley, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Sidley?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
Planning photos in Egerton Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Questions from Sidley
Which station should guests use for Sidley?
Bexhill station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Why choose live paella in Sidley?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sidley
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Sidley
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Weddings in Sidley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Sidley, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Sidley is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Sidley, such as Church of All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Bexhill station is about 1.4 miles away. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the TN39 and TN40 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road or the roads around them. Sidley is on the A2691, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Sidley includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sidley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or TN39 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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