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Wedding Paella Catering for Telscombe events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Telscombe: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Telscombe
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Wedding paella catering in Telscombe, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and rustic barn weddings, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
For a smaller place like Telscombe, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Telscombe
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (2.7 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Telscombe
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
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. At midsummer, sunset in Telscombe is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Telscombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Weddings in Telscombe: venues, ceremonies and travel
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Telscombe or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Telscombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Southease station is about 2.6 miles away. Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Telscombe suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Telscombe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in BN10, BN2 and BN7, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Telscombe
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Telscombe
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- 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