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Paella Catering for Burgh Hill events
Looking for paella catering in Burgh Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering in Burgh Hill
Paella catering for your event in Burgh Hill
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Burgh Hill, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
FAQs for Burgh Hill
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Burgh Hill for guests?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How the day works
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 Burgh Hill stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. 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 you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Burgh Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Events in Burgh Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Burgh Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Burgh Hill to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Etchingham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Burgh Hill include Bateman's (3.8 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Burgh Hill, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN19, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Burgh Hill for paella catering include Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bull Inn (0.7 miles east)
Places near Burgh Hill
What else we do in Burgh Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burgh Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where we can cook in Burgh Hill
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose paella catering in Burgh Hill?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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