East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Friston
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Friston and across East Sussex.
- Summer parties for staff
- Customer events
- Team days
Live corporate paella catering in Friston
Corporate paella catering in Friston, cooked live
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. We are frequently asked to cater team days and christmas parties, with bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
Work events near Friston might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Friston, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a team event in Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For a work event in Friston, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Friston. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 53 miles from Friston, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3.7 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cook at work events all over BN20 and the streets around it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Friston includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Questions from Friston
Is Friston close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Friston?
Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll confirm with facilities.
What documents can you provide?
Let us know what’s required, and we will send what you need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Events we cater in Friston
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Friston book us for events such as:
- Christmas parties
- Client hospitality
- Product launches and open days
- Fundraisers
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
Also near Friston
Other catering in Friston
Where we can cook in Friston
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
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