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Wedding paella catering in Tidebrook, East Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tidebrook: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Tidebrook events
Where we can cook in Tidebrook
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in Tidebrook, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and rustic barn weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tidebrook, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Tidebrook, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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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 feels more relaxed. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Tidebrook and across East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Places near Tidebrook
What else we do in Tidebrook
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tidebrook: your questions answered
Is Tidebrook close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can you cook in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Weddings in Tidebrook: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Tidebrook, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Tidebrook is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Bewl Water is close by, and the countryside around Tidebrook suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Wadhurst station is about 2.4 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN5 is planned around your venue. We also cook at weddings in Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
For event organisers in Tidebrook
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Events we cater in Tidebrook
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tidebrook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you’re hoping for photos in Wadhurst Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Send us the running order and speech times
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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