East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Doleham, East Sussex
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Doleham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
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Corporate paella catering in Doleham
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Doleham
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. Whether it’s summer staff parties and away days and office lunches, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
Team away days in the countryside around Doleham suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Doleham (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Doleham
People remember it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Doleham book us for events such as:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Team days
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Where we can cook in Doleham
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across East Sussex, including Doleham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a team event in Doleham
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Doleham and the surrounding area. Doleham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 32 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Doleham station is in Doleham itself. Doleham is about 50 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in TN35, we can cook for your guests. Your work event could be at a home on Doleham Lane and Doleham Close or the roads around them. For work events just outside Doleham, we cover Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Doleham are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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FAQs for Doleham
Is Doleham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Doleham from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we pay by invoice?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will provide it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
- 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