East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Staplecross
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Staplecross.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Staplecross?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Staplecross
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For marquee and garden weddings and parties after a register office wedding, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Staplecross often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Staplecross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Staplecross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Staplecross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Staplecross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Staplecross questions
How far is Staplecross from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Marks Staplecross?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Staplecross.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Staplecross?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Getting married in Staplecross?
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN32 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by, and the countryside around Staplecross suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Robertsbridge station is about 3.1 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Open spaces near Staplecross include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Staplecross
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Staplecross and across East Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Towns and villages near Staplecross
What else we do in Staplecross
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Staplecross is about 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
- 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