East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Blackboys, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Blackboys.
- Away days and office lunches
- Customer events
- Product launches and open days
Planning an event in Blackboys?
Corporate paella catering in Blackboys, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. Whether it is conferences and training days and team-building days, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Blackboys suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Blackboys, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Blackboys and across East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Work events in Blackboys: access and travel
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN22, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Blackboys is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Blackboys, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the B2102 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Blackboys include the B2102, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Other places close to Blackboys for corporate paella catering include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Blackboys includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find Blackboys Inn (within half a mile south)
Where we can cook in Blackboys
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Blackboys
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Blackboys? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
FAQs for Blackboys
Can you cook in Passingworth Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Blackboys?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll send what you need.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Occasions we cook for in Blackboys
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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