East Sussex · England
Live paella catering in Argos Hill, East Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Argos Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering in Argos Hill
About our paella catering in Argos Hill
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and naming days and family parties.
In a rural place like Argos Hill, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Where we can cook in Argos Hill
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Argos Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning live paella in Argos Hill
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Argos Hill will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (4.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Denys, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Argos Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in TN6, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at events in High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Argos Hill includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Jameah Islameah School (1.3 miles north)
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Argos Hill
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Denys: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Argos Hill?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you come to Argos Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Argos Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Argos Hill
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rotherfield Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
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- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
- 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