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Corporate paella catering in Chuck Hatch, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Chuck Hatch and across East Sussex.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client and customer events
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering in Chuck Hatch
Questions from Chuck Hatch
Is Chuck Hatch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chuck Hatch?
Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How our corporate paella catering works in Chuck Hatch
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. On the menu are canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater product launches and open days and team-building days.
At country venues around Chuck Hatch, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Chuck Hatch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Chuck Hatch and across East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Chuck Hatch, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Perfect for your work event in Chuck Hatch
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
In Chuck Hatch and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Summer parties for staff
- Customer events
- Open days and launches
Chuck Hatch is about 30 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Work events in Chuck Hatch: access and travel
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Chuck Hatch and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Chuck Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (4 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ashurst Kent station is about 4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in TN7, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at work events in Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Chuck Hatch include Crowborough Country Park.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Think about shade and seating
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
- 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