Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Westdene events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Westdene and Brighton and Hove, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Westdene?
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
About our wedding paella catering in Westdene
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and evening wedding food.
A farm or garden wedding near Westdene suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Westdene
More for events in Westdene
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Events we cater in Westdene
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1 mile south.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Westdene, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Getting married in Westdene?
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your wedding is in the BN1 area, we can cook for your guests. Westdene is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Ascension frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Ladies Mile nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Westdene, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in BN1 and BN3, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road or the roads around them. You will find Westdene on the A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Westdene include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
FAQs for Westdene
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Ascension: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Westdene?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. See all areas.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater in Westdene?
We do. We cook at events in Westdene and across Brighton and Hove. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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