East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Fairlight
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Fairlight and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and open days
- Team days
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering in Fairlight
How our corporate paella catering works in Fairlight
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Whether it’s christmas parties and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Fairlight suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Fairlight (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books corporate paella catering in Fairlight?
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Fairlight book us for events such as:
- Team days
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
Central London is about 54 miles from Fairlight, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Think about shade and seating
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Fairlight for staff parties and team days
Fairlight is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your work event in Fairlight, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Fairlight to Brighton (34 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Three Oaks station is about 2.2 miles away. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the TN35 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hill Road, The Close and Lower Coastguard Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Fairlight, we also cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north), Guestling (1 mile north-west), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile west) and Guestling Green (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Fairlight: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Fairlight?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Fairlight too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fairlight? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Places near Fairlight
Other catering in Fairlight
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. After-work summer parties in Fairlight have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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