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Wedding paella catering in South Street, East Sussex
Planning wedding paella catering in South Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in South Street
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in South Street
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include farm and barn venues and food for evening guests, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas.
Near South Street, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- South Street (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near South Street
Also in South Street
Why choose wedding paella catering in South Street?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
For event organisers in South Street
Organising a club, school or community event in South Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What affects the price in South Street
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Where we can cook in South Street
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in South Street
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including South Street
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Getting married in South Street?
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the pans to you. South Street is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Blackcap nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around South Street suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near South Street, such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in BN8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside South Street, we cover South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in South Street is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in South Street? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
South Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like South Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in South Street?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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