Brighton and Hove · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Hollingbury events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hollingbury: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer staff parties
- Conference lunches
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering for Hollingbury events
Corporate paella catering in Hollingbury, cooked live
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and fundraisers.
For businesses around Hollingbury, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Work events in Hollingbury: access and travel
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Hollingbury to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Historic houses near Hollingbury include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (2.6 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the BN1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Hollingbury includes Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Hollingbury include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hollingbury
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Towns and villages near Hollingbury
Other catering in Hollingbury
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Hollingbury
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. After-work summer parties in Hollingbury have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hollingbury
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your work event in Hollingbury
It is memorable.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Product launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team lunches
- Team-building days
Hollingbury is about 44 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose live paella in Hollingbury?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Hollingbury
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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