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Live paella catering in Boarshead, East Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Boarshead and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
Book paella catering in Boarshead
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
How our paella catering works in Boarshead
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. For summer garden parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere like Boarshead, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Boarshead (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Your questions about paella catering in Boarshead
How far is Boarshead from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Boarshead?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evenings in Boarshead stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Events we cater in Boarshead
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Historic houses near Boarshead include Groombridge Place (3.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella in Boarshead: local details
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Boarshead and the surrounding area. Boarshead is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.4 miles north-east. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Beacon Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boarshead, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Boarshead is on the A26, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Boars Head Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in Boarshead
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Boarshead
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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