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Corporate paella catering in Friar's Hill, East Sussex
Looking for corporate paella catering in Friar's Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Conference lunches
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering for Friar's Hill events
About our corporate paella catering in Friar's Hill
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Popular choices include canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas and end-of-year parties and away days and office lunches.
An away day near Friar's Hill is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Friar's Hill (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. December events in Friar's Hill are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
For event organisers in Friar's Hill
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Friar's Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Friar's Hill for staff parties and team days
Friar's Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Work events in Friar's Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Friar's Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 33 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35, so your work event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Pett Road, Friars Bank and Chapel Lane. Nearby, we also cater work events in Guestling Green (1 mile north-west), Guestling (1 mile west), Fairlight (1 mile south), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west) and Pett (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Friar's Hill includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Friar's Hill include Buckswood School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hope Public House (0.5 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Friar's Hill
More for events in Friar's Hill
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Friar's Hill and the whole of East Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Friar's Hill
Could we have live paella in Speckled Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Friar's Hill?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook at our office?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Do you come to Friar's Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Friar's Hill is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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