East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for South Heighton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in South Heighton and the surrounding area.
- Team-building events
- Company summer parties
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering in South Heighton
South Heighton questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to South Heighton for guests?
The closest is Newhaven Town station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How our corporate paella catering works in South Heighton
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For client hospitality and product launches and open days, we can cook bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas and more.
For rural venues near South Heighton, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- South Heighton (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a Christmas party in South Heighton, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Heighton
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Also in South Heighton
What affects the price in South Heighton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in South Heighton
People remember it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Christmas parties
- Away days and office lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Newhaven Town station, about 0.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a team event in South Heighton
South Heighton is about 1 mile north of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Work events in South Heighton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. South Heighton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Heighton to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near South Heighton include Monk's House (2.9 miles north-west) and Firle Place (3 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. South Heighton is about 48 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Here we cover the BN9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Denton (1 mile south), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near South Heighton include UTC@Harbourside (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Hampden Arms (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Heighton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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