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Corporate paella catering in Wilmington, East Sussex
Something 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 Wilmington.
- Conference lunches
- Team lunches
- Fundraisers
Live corporate paella catering in Wilmington
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Wilmington
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and fundraisers, with vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Wilmington, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Think about shade and seating
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Bowl food for standing events.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What corporate paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Wilmington
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Wilmington, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Wilmington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
Places near Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Events we cater in Wilmington
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near Wilmington include Alfriston Clergy House (1.9 miles south-west) and Michelham Priory (3 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
Work events in Wilmington: access and travel
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Work events in Wilmington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wilmington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.8 miles away. Central London is about 48 miles from Wilmington, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cater work events across BN26. Your work event could be at a home on The Street and Ades Field. Other places close to Wilmington for corporate paella catering include Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (under half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Wilmington include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Wilmington questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Wilmington close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book 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