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Paella Catering for Duddleswell events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Duddleswell. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella catering in Duddleswell
Paella catering in Duddleswell, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Duddleswell. Popular choices include black rice, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere like Duddleswell, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Duddleswell? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Common questions in Duddleswell
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Duddleswell from London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does paella catering cost in Duddleswell?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Duddleswell.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Paella catering around Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Duddleswell and nearby villages. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Duddleswell to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Duddleswell, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN22, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Duddleswell, we cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Who books paella catering in Duddleswell?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Duddleswell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Nearby places to Duddleswell
What else we do in Duddleswell
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evenings in Duddleswell stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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