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Paella Catering for East Guldeford events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in East Guldeford.
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near East Guldeford
About our paella catering in East Guldeford
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Whether it’s community events and fairs and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere like East Guldeford, 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.
- Where
- East Guldeford (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or TN31 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Questions from East Guldeford
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Why choose live paella in East Guldeford?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in East Guldeford and across East Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Why choose paella catering in East Guldeford?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Guldeford, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
East Guldeford: venues, travel and local tips
East Guldeford is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around East Guldeford. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near East Guldeford include Lamb House (1.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Rye station is about 1.2 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of East Guldeford, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Houghton Green (1 mile north-west), Playden (1 mile west), Rye (1 mile south-west), Rye Harbour (1 mile south) and Iden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.1 miles south-west) and Ypres Tower (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around East Guldeford includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Guldeford include Rye College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (0.9 miles west)
What happens on the day
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. Evenings in East Guldeford stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Also near East Guldeford
More for events in East Guldeford
- 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