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Wedding paella catering in Upperton, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Upperton.
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Wedding paella catering in Upperton
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upperton
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we’re often booked for marquee and garden weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
For a smaller place like Upperton, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Upperton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Upperton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Upperton?
Upperton has its own station: Eastbourne station.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning a paella wedding in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Weddings in Upperton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Upperton is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upperton to Brighton (18 miles away).
Combe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Planning photos in Gildrege Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN21, BN22 and BN20 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road or the roads around them. Upperton is on the A2021 and A2040, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at weddings in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Upperton includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rainbow pub (within half a mile west)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Events we cater in Upperton
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For guests travelling by train, Eastbourne station is in Upperton itself.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Upperton is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
- 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