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Wedding Paella Catering for The Pound events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in The Pound. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in The Pound
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in The Pound
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we are frequently booked for informal wedding breakfasts and rustic barn weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near The Pound, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- The Pound (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in The Pound, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Who books wedding paella catering in The Pound?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for in The Pound and East Sussex:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Planning photos in Ashburnham Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Where we can cook in The Pound
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Questions from The Pound
Do you come out to small places like The Pound?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter: 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.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Weddings in The Pound are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by, and the countryside around The Pound suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Pound, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN33, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road and Linghams Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to The Pound for wedding paella catering include Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Pound include Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in The Pound
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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