East Sussex · England
Live paella catering in Berwick, East Sussex
Looking for paella catering in Berwick? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
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How our paella catering works in Berwick
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is naming days and family parties and staff parties and work lunches, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a small place like Berwick, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Berwick (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
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How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we cook for in Berwick
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Berwick and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Berwick has its own station, Berwick (Sussex) station.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Berwick? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Berwick
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Berwick 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 cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Paella catering around Berwick
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Berwick and the surrounding area. Berwick is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Berwick to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (2.2 miles west) and Alfriston Clergy House (2.3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Berwick, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Berwick, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Berwick, we cover Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Berwick includes Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Berwick Inn (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Berwick
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
- 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