East Sussex · England
Live paella catering in Ashburnham, East Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ashburnham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Ashburnham
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella catering in Ashburnham, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and office lunches and staff parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
In a rural place like Ashburnham, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
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 as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Ashburnham stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose paella catering in Ashburnham?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Live paella in Ashburnham: local details
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Ashburnham and nearby villages. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Ashburnham to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Parks such as Ashburnham Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Ashburnham is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN33, we plan around your venue and timings. From Church Road and The Forge or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Ashburnham, we also cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Common questions in Ashburnham
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter: 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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Ashburnham?
Battle station, about 4.4 miles east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Nearby places to Ashburnham
What else we do in Ashburnham
- 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