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Wedding Paella Catering for Wadhurst events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wadhurst: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning an event in Wadhurst?
About our wedding paella catering in Wadhurst
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for weddings with a Spanish theme and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
In Wadhurst, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Wadhurst is about 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 plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from Wadhurst
What’s the nearest station to Wadhurst for guests?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Wadhurst close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wadhurst.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a paella wedding in Wadhurst
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Wadhurst or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wadhurst suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the B2099 and B2100 close by, Wadhurst is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Wadhurst for wedding paella catering include Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Uplands Community College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wadhurst
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Occasions we cook for in Wadhurst
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wadhurst book us for events such as:
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
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What else we do in Wadhurst
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Pick a serving style
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Why choose live paella in Wadhurst?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Wadhurst
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across East Sussex, including Wadhurst
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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