East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Rodmell
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Rodmell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office lunches and away days
- Customer events
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering for Rodmell events
How our corporate paella catering works in Rodmell
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Typical bookings include office lunches and away days and conference lunches, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and canapé tapas.
An away day near Rodmell is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Rodmell
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Rodmell
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Could we have live paella in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where we can cook in Rodmell
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Perfect for your work event in Rodmell
People remember it.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Away days and office lunches
- Conference lunches
- Team days
- Launches and open days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Rodmell, it is 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 and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a team event in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your work event in Rodmell, and we will plan access and set-up. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Rodmell is about 46 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Rodmell include Monk's House (within half a mile north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cater work events across BN7 and the streets around it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Rodmell, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Nearby places to Rodmell
Also in Rodmell
- 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