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Wedding Paella Catering for Staplefield events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Staplefield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Staplefield events
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Staplefield
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
About our wedding paella catering in Staplefield
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. On the menu are evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for farm and barn venues and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
Near Staplefield, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Staplefield?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Weddings in Staplefield: venues, ceremonies and travel
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Staplefield will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Staplefield include Tyes Place (less than half a mile east) and Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mark frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Staplefield, we also cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Victory Inn (under half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Staplefield
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Staplefield
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Staplefield
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Staplefield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Staplefield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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