Brighton and Hove · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Hollingdean
Looking for corporate paella catering in Hollingdean? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Launches and open days
- Team lunches
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Hollingdean?
How our corporate paella catering works in Hollingdean
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. Popular choices include bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for open days and launches and christmas parties.
Work events near Hollingdean might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Hollingdean
Which station should guests use for Hollingdean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook in William Clarke Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Work events in Hollingdean: access and travel
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hollingdean and nearby villages. We cater in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Hollingdean include Preston Manor & Gardens (0.9 miles west) and Royal Pavilion (1.5 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Hollingdean is about 45 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cater work events across the BN1 and BN2 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hollingdean has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Nearby schools include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Pub at Fiveways (less than half a mile west)
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. After-work summer parties in Hollingdean have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For event organisers in Hollingdean
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hollingdean? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price corporate paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Think about shade and seating
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Events we cater in Hollingdean
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building days
- Team lunches
- Fundraisers
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Moulsecoomb station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in Hollingdean?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hollingdean hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Hollingdean
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hollingdean
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Nearby places to Hollingdean
What else we do in Hollingdean
- 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