East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Bodiam, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Bodiam.
- Team lunches
- Team-building events
- Company summer parties
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Corporate paella catering in Bodiam, cooked live
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For away days and office lunches and company summer parties, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
An away day near Bodiam is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bodiam
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Other catering in Bodiam
Occasions we cook for in Bodiam
It feeds a lot of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Fundraisers
- Launches and open days
- Team-building events
- Company summer parties
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
Questions from Bodiam
Do you come out to small places like Bodiam?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bodiam close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Bodiam?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bodiam is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater a winter event?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Bodiam for staff parties and team days
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Bodiam and the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Bodiam is about 44 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Bodiam include Great Dixter (2.5 miles east) and Durhamford Manor (4.5 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across the TN32 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater work events in Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Schools near Bodiam include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Castle Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
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. For a Christmas party in Bodiam, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
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, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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