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Wedding Paella Catering in Twelve Oaks
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Twelve Oaks.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Twelve Oaks
How our wedding paella catering works in Twelve Oaks
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and farm and barn venues.
Near Twelve Oaks, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Twelve Oaks
What’s the nearest station to Twelve Oaks for guests?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Twelve Oaks too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Do you cater in Twelve Oaks?
Yes, we do. Twelve Oaks is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Events we cater in Twelve Oaks
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Where we can cook in Twelve Oaks
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Golden-hour photos in Twelve Oaks at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Weddings in Twelve Oaks: venues, ceremonies and travel
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Twelve Oaks, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Twelve Oaks is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Twelve Oaks to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.4 miles away. Senlac Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Twelve Oaks, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of TN32 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Twelve Oaks includes Senlac Hill.
Nearby places to Twelve Oaks
What else we do in Twelve Oaks
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Twelve Oaks and across East Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Twelve Oaks
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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