East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for South Chailey events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in South Chailey.
- Office lunches and away days
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
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About our corporate paella catering in South Chailey
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Typical bookings include charity days and team-building events, with bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near South Chailey, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about corporate paella catering in South Chailey
Which station should guests use for South Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, subject to the building’s rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Places near South Chailey
More for events in South Chailey
South Chailey for staff parties and team days
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your work event in South Chailey will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from South Chailey to Brighton (9 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (5 miles south). 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 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. We can cater a work event on streets such as Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Swan Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in South Chailey
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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. In South Chailey, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in South Chailey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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