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Wedding paella catering in Wood's Corner, East Sussex
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wood's Corner: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering for Wood's Corner events
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Wood's Corner
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
About our wedding paella catering in Wood's Corner
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. Typical bookings include farm and barn venues and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Wood's Corner, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Wood's Corner (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Wood's Corner?
Wood's Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Wood's Corner and nearby villages. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Wood's Corner to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Wood's Corner, such as The Parish Church of St Giles, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For guests travelling by train, Stonegate station is about 5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wood's Corner, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN21 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover weddings in Dallington (1 mile west), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles west) and Ashburnham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Old Castle (0.7 miles west).
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Perfect for your wedding in Wood's Corner
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Historic houses near Wood's Corner include Bateman's (2.9 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
What affects the price in Wood's Corner
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Wood's Corner at midsummer come around 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Wood's Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wood's Corner: your questions answered
Is Wood's Corner close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater in Wood's Corner?
We do. Wood's Corner is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
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.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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What else we do in Wood's Corner
- 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