East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Balls Green
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Balls Green.
- Naming days and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Balls Green
Paella catering in Balls Green, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Balls Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Balls Green (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Balls Green
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Balls Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Balls Green questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Balls Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Balls Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Balls Green
Also in Balls Green
Balls Green: venues, travel and local tips
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Balls Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Balls Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Balls Green to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Michael's Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Balls Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN7, we plan around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Who books paella catering in Balls Green?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Balls Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Ashurst Kent station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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