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Live paella catering in Cock Marling, East Sussex
Looking for paella catering in Cock Marling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Cock Marling
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Paella catering for your event in Cock Marling
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and company summer parties.
For a rural spot like Cock Marling, 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
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What else we do in Cock Marling
Where we can cook in Cock Marling
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Cock Marling? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cock Marling questions
Is Cock Marling too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
For event organisers in Cock Marling
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella catering around Cock Marling
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Cock Marling, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Cock Marling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (2.5 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The coast is within about 3 miles of Cock Marling, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in TN31 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Cock Marling, we also cover Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cock Marling includes Flatropers Wood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cock Marling
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Cock Marling and across East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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