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Wedding Paella Catering for Whatlington events
Planning wedding paella catering in Whatlington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Planning an event in Whatlington?
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Whatlington is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Whatlington, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are frequently asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Whatlington, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Whatlington or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Whatlington to Brighton (29 miles away).
Historic houses near Whatlington include Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For guests travelling by train, Battle station is about 1.9 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Whatlington include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Whatlington
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Whatlington and the whole of East Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Whatlington: your questions answered
How far is Whatlington from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Whatlington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cover Whatlington?
Yes, we do. Whatlington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Planning wedding paella catering in Whatlington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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