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Wedding Paella Catering in Upper Hartfield
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Upper Hartfield.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering in Upper Hartfield
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Upper Hartfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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About our wedding paella catering in Upper Hartfield
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. Popular choices include canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas, and we are often booked for big weddings with every diet and parties after a register office wedding.
Rural weddings around Upper Hartfield have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Why choose live paella in Upper Hartfield?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Upper Hartfield and the whole of East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Questions from Upper Hartfield
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Getting married in Upper Hartfield?
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Upper Hartfield and nearby villages. Upper Hartfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Upper Hartfield, such as Holy Trinity Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Bassetts Manor (1.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (2.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN7, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Where we can cook in Upper Hartfield
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Hartfield
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Who books wedding paella catering in Upper Hartfield?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Upper Hartfield, people book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: Ashurst Kent station is about 3.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Upper Hartfield
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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