East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Playden, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Playden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Team lunches
- Christmas parties
- Launches and open days
Live corporate paella catering in Playden
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Crockery and staff can be added.
About our corporate paella catering in Playden
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Whether it’s client hospitality and christmas parties, we will put together a menu of bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches for your guests.
An away day near Playden is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Playden (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. After-work summer parties in Playden have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Playden?
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity and fundraising events
Central London is about 52 miles from Playden, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across East Sussex, including Playden
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
FAQs for Playden
Is Playden close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Playden for guests?
Rye station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Business events near Playden
Playden is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your work event is in the middle of Playden or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 0.7 miles south. Historic houses near Playden include Lamb House (0.9 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Within about a mile of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31. That could mean a work event in a garden on Rectory Lane, New England Lane and Saltcote Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Playden, we also cover Houghton Green (1 mile north-east), East Guldeford (1 mile east), Rye (1 mile south), Iden (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (0.9 miles south) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Playden includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Playden include Rye College (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (under half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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