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Wedding Paella Catering for Whitesmith events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Whitesmith and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Whitesmith
Wedding paella catering in Whitesmith, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Near Whitesmith, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Occasions we cook for in Whitesmith
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitesmith and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
Selwyns Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Whitesmith suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Whitesmith questions
How far is Whitesmith from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you come to Whitesmith?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Whitesmith and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Whitesmith is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whitesmith? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Whitesmith weddings: local tips
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Whitesmith to 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, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Whitesmith to Brighton (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Whitesmith, such as The Parish 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. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitesmith, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Whitesmith includes Selwyns Wood.
- 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