East Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Sweethaws events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sweethaws: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Sweethaws
How our wedding paella catering works in Sweethaws
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We are frequently asked to cater evening food for extra guests and sharing-style wedding meals, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sweethaws, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Sweethaws 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Sweethaws, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Places near Sweethaws
Other catering in Sweethaws
Planning a paella wedding in Sweethaws
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Sweethaws and the surrounding area. Sweethaws is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sweethaws to Brighton (18 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 2.2 miles east. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Other places close to Sweethaws for wedding paella catering include High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Crow & Gate inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Sweethaws questions
Which station should guests use for Sweethaws?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Who books wedding paella catering in Sweethaws?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Crowborough Country Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
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:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. 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, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
- 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