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Wedding Paella Catering in Southover
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Southover.
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Southover events
Perfect for your wedding in Southover
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Southover:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Southerham Farm nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
How our wedding paella catering works in Southover
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Southover 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Southover 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Southover
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southover? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Southover weddings: local tips
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the BN7 area, we can bring the pans to you. Southover is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Lewes station is in Southover itself. With the South Downs National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the BN7 and BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Southover is on the A277 and A2029, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover weddings in Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east) and Lewes Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Southover include Lewes Old Grammar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Priory School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Michael (under half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Also near Southover
Also in Southover
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Southover
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Southover and across East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Southover
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Pick a serving style
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
- 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