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Wedding Paella Catering for Steven's Crouch events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Steven's Crouch? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
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How our wedding paella catering works in Steven's Crouch
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for food for evening guests and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Rural weddings around Steven's Crouch have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Steven's Crouch (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Steven's Crouch
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
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. Golden-hour photos in Steven's Crouch at midsummer come around 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Steven's Crouch questions
Can you cook in Ashburnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Steven's Crouch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Steven's Crouch?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Why choose live paella in Steven's Crouch?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Steven's Crouch hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Weddings in Steven's Crouch: venues, ceremonies and travel
Steven's Crouch is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Weddings in Steven's Crouch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Steven's Crouch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Steven's Crouch to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by. If you’re hoping for photos in Ashburnham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN33, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Catsfield Road and Crowders Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Penhurst (2 miles north-west), Battle (2 miles east), Netherfield (2 miles north), Mountfield (3 miles north-east) and Twelve Oaks (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Old Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Steven's Crouch include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Steven's Crouch?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Steven's Crouch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Historic houses near Steven's Crouch include Durhamford Manor (4 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- 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