East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Upper Dicker events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Upper Dicker. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and launches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Office lunches and away days
Live corporate paella catering in Upper Dicker
How our corporate paella catering works in Upper Dicker
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. For summer staff parties and client and customer events, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Upper Dicker, 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 it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Why choose live paella in Upper Dicker?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Upper Dicker, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Upper Dicker for staff parties and team days
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For a work event in Upper Dicker, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Upper Dicker to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Historic houses near Upper Dicker include Michelham Priory (0.6 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.3 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For work events just outside Upper Dicker, we cover Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Park Mead Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Upper Dicker
What else we do in Upper Dicker
Who books corporate paella catering in Upper Dicker?
It’s memorable.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Dicker book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
- Team-building days
Central London is about 45 miles from Upper Dicker, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Upper Dicker questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Dicker for guests?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Dicker?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater in Upper Dicker?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upper Dicker. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can we pay by invoice?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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