East Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Catsfield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Catsfield and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in Catsfield
About our paella catering in Catsfield
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. For festivals, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Catsfield, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Planning live paella in Catsfield
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Catsfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Catsfield to Brighton (26 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Catsfield Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Laurence, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Catsfield, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in TN33, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane. Catsfield sits on or near the B2204, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Catsfield for paella catering include Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile west)
Why choose paella catering in Catsfield?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
More for events in Catsfield
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Catsfield, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Catsfield
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Catsfield
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Catsfield
How far is Catsfield from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Ashburnham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- 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