East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Hailsham, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Hailsham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering for Hailsham events
Hailsham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Hailsham?
Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hailsham from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How our corporate paella catering works in Hailsham
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Whether it’s launches and open days and summer parties for staff, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
For businesses in Hailsham, a summer party in the car park or garden is an easy win, as long as the site allows cooking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Hailsham (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Who books corporate paella catering in Hailsham?
It gets colleagues talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hailsham, people book us for occasions like:
- Team-building events
- Customer events
- Christmas parties
- Summer staff parties
For staff and clients coming by train, Polegate station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Work events in Hailsham: access and travel
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever your work event is in the BN27 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Hailsham, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Hailsham include Horselunges Manor (1.5 miles north) and Michelham Priory (1.9 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in BN27 is planned around your venue. We can cater a work event on streets such as High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them. Hailsham is on the A271 and A295, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Hailsham has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include White House Academy (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Grenadier pub (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Hailsham are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. There is 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.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
- 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