East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Rye Harbour
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Rye Harbour. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer parties for staff
- Office lunches and away days
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering for Rye Harbour events
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rye Harbour? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About our corporate paella catering in Rye Harbour
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. We cook paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for office lunches and away days and open days and launches.
Team away days in the countryside around Rye Harbour suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Rye Harbour (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your work event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Rye Harbour: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Rye Harbour?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Rye Harbour LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in Rye Harbour?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Rye Harbour is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning a team event in Rye Harbour
Rye Harbour is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your work event is in the middle of Rye Harbour or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Rye Harbour is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Rye Harbour include Lamb House (1.4 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.5 miles north-west. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Corporate paella catering in TN31 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Tram Road, Camber Road and Oyster Creek, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Rye Harbour, we also cover Rye (1 mile north-west), Camber (1 mile east), East Guldeford (1 mile north), Playden (2 miles north-west) and Houghton Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.3 miles north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Inkerman Arms (less than half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Perfect for your work event in Rye Harbour
It is perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
Rye Harbour is about 54 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Rye Harbour, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or TN31 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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