East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Blackboys
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Blackboys.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Live paella catering in Blackboys
Paella catering in Blackboys, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer barbecues, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Blackboys, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Blackboys
What else we do in Blackboys
For event organisers in Blackboys
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Blackboys until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Blackboys
How far is Blackboys from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella catering around Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For an event in Blackboys, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blackboys. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Blackboys Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Blackboys is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over TN22. Streets in the area include High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the B2102, Blackboys is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Blackboys include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Blackboys Inn (under half a mile south)
- 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