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Corporate Paella Catering in Shortgate
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Shortgate and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer parties for staff
- Away days and office lunches
- Conferences and training days
Book corporate paella catering in Shortgate
For event organisers in Shortgate
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our corporate paella catering works in Shortgate
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. On the menu are bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches, and we’re often booked for customer events and team-building events.
For rural venues near Shortgate, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. December events in Shortgate are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Work events in Shortgate: access and travel
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For a work event in Shortgate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shortgate to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 41 miles from Shortgate, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in BN8, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Shortgate for corporate paella catering include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Shortgate hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Shortgate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Shortgate?
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Shortgate book us for events such as:
- Team days
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
- Launches and open days
For staff and clients coming by train, Uckfield station is about 3.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Think about shade and seating
- Share the timings for food
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Common questions in Shortgate
Is Shortgate too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Shortgate?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Shortgate?
We do. We cook at events in Shortgate and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where we can cook in Shortgate
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shortgate
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Places near Shortgate
Also in Shortgate
- 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