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Corporate Paella Catering for Three Oaks events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Three Oaks. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building days
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
Corporate paella catering near Three Oaks
How our corporate paella catering works in Three Oaks
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. We’re often asked to cater fundraisers and away days and office lunches, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Three Oaks, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Business events near Three Oaks
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Three Oaks to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Three Oaks is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Three Oaks to Brighton (about 33 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Three Oaks, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (4.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35. That could mean a work event in a garden on Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Three Oaks for corporate paella catering include Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Three Oaks includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Three Oaks include Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hastings Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hope Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Three Oaks: your questions answered
How far is Three Oaks from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Three Oaks for guests?
Three Oaks has its own station: Three Oaks station.
Can you cater a winter event?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Three Oaks and across East Sussex
- Drinks service on request
Towns and villages near Three Oaks
What else we do in Three Oaks
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. After-work summer parties in Three Oaks have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Three Oaks
People remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
- Team-building days
- Summer parties for staff
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Three Oaks has its own station, Three Oaks station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather 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