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Corporate paella catering in East Dean, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in East Dean. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Team-building days
- Open days and launches
- Summer parties for staff
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Corporate paella catering in East Dean, cooked live
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Whether it is away days and office lunches and charity and fundraising events, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and paella lunches for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around East Dean suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- East Dean (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work events in East Dean: access and travel
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in East Dean and nearby villages. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near East Dean include Alfriston Clergy House (3.9 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.4 miles east. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the BN20 postcode area and the streets around it. From Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater work events in Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Dean include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why East Dean hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In East Dean, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in East Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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FAQs for East Dean
Do you come out to small places like East Dean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for East Dean?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
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How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Have water and soft drinks available
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
- 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