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Paella Catering in Ashton Green
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ashton Green and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering for Ashton Green events
How our paella catering works in Ashton Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and staff parties and work lunches, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Ashton Green, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Ashton Green?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Ashton Green:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Ashton Green include Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west) and Glynde Place (1.7 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Ashton Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Ashton Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning live paella in Ashton Green
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Ashton Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ashton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ashton Green to Brighton (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.1 miles south. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Ashton Green is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Neaves Lane and Potato Lane. Close by, we cover events in Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashton Green include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Ashton Green
Which station should guests use for Ashton Green?
The closest is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Ashton Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Ashton Green
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Ashton Green hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
- 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