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Paella Catering for Arlington events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Arlington and the surrounding area.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Arlington
Paella catering for your event in Arlington
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Arlington, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Arlington questions
Which station should guests use for Arlington?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
Is Arlington close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater in Arlington?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Arlington and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Arlington
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Arlington until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Arlington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in Arlington?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Arlington:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (1.5 miles north-east) and Alfriston Clergy House (3.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Arlington: venues, travel and local tips
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Arlington or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Arlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.2 miles away. Arlington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the BN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Arlington for paella catering include Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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