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Paella Catering for Barcombe events
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 Barcombe.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Barcombe?
Paella catering in Barcombe, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For retirement celebrations and birthday celebrations, we can cook paella Valenciana, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Barcombe, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Barcombe? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Barcombe
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Common questions in Barcombe
Which station should guests use for Barcombe?
Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Barcombe close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Barcombe.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Why choose paella catering in Barcombe?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Live paella in Barcombe: local details
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Barcombe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Barcombe to Brighton (9 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Barcombe include Glyndebourne (3.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Barcombe, 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.
Anywhere in BN8, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Barcombe includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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- 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