Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Catering for Brunswick events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Brunswick and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering for Brunswick events
Paella catering in Brunswick, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and leaving dos and retirements.
In and around Brunswick, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Why choose live paella in Brunswick?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Brunswick hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Brunswick
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Brunswick
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Brunswick?
Brighton station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Where we can cook in Brunswick
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What affects the price in Brunswick
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in Brunswick? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Brunswick
More for events in Brunswick
Live paella in Brunswick: local details
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your event in Brunswick, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Brunswick is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Stephen's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Brunswick include Royal Pavilion (0.7 miles east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brunswick. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Brunswick is within about a mile of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in BN1, BN3 and BN50, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Brunswick has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Brunswick include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Brunswick include Brighton Girls (within half a mile north-east) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Maris & Otter pub (less than half a mile west)
Events we cater in Brunswick
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Brunswick 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood 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