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Wedding paella catering in Streat, West Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Streat: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Streat
Streat questions
Is Streat close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Streat.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Streat
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it is relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and big weddings with every diet, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella and more.
Near Streat, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. In Streat, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Streat
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Streat and nearby villages. Streat is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Streat to Brighton (6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Streat Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Plumpton station is about 1.1 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the BN6 and BN7 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We also cook at weddings in Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Why choose live paella in Streat?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Streat
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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What affects the price in Streat
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Streat
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Ditchling Beacon nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Send us the running order and speech times
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
- 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