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Paella Catering for Cackle Street events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Cackle Street: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Cackle Street
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Cackle Street and the whole of East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Cackle Street
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Cackle Street, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Cackle Street (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Cackle Street
Which station should guests use for Cackle Street?
Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Cackle Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does paella catering cost in Cackle Street?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Cackle Street? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Cackle Street? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Events we cater in Cackle Street
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Places near Cackle Street
What else we do in Cackle Street
Cackle Street: venues, travel and local tips
Cackle Street is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Cackle Street. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brede Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Cackle Street, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across the TN31 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cackle Street, St Marys Close and Pottery Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Brede (1 mile south), Westfield (2 miles south), Sedlescombe (3 miles west), Mill Corner (3 miles north) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- 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