East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Hamsey, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Hamsey.
- Conferences and training days
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas parties
Book corporate paella catering in Hamsey
How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning corporate paella catering in Hamsey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Corporate paella catering in Hamsey, cooked live
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s product launches and open days and office lunches and away days, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
For rural venues near Hamsey, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning a team event in Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Hamsey and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Hamsey to Brighton (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (1.9 miles south) and Glyndebourne (2.9 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 42 miles from Hamsey, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of BN8 and the streets around it. Other places close to Hamsey for corporate paella catering include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hamsey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We adapt if timings change.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Hamsey have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Hamsey
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Company summer parties
- Team days
- Open days and launches
- Fundraisers
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for Hamsey
Could we have live paella in Railway Land?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Hamsey?
Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cover Hamsey?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hamsey and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What else we do in Hamsey
- 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