East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Iford events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Iford.
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Live corporate paella catering in Iford
About our corporate paella catering in Iford
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. We are frequently asked to cater client and customer events and team-building events, serving Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
For rural venues near Iford, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Iford (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Perfect for your work event in Iford
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Fundraisers
- Team-building events
- Training days and conferences
Iford is about 45 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Iford hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
For event organisers in Iford
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Iford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What else we do in Iford
Iford for staff parties and team days
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your work event in Iford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Iford is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Lewes station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (1.4 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (1.5 miles north-east). 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 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 6 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cover work events in every part of the BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at work events in Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Iford include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Iford, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Iford
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Railway Land?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Share the timings for food
The cooking area stays tidy.
Canapés for drinks 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