Brighton and Hove · England
Live paella catering in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Saltdean: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for East Saltdean events
Where we can cook in East Saltdean
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Paella catering in East Saltdean, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement celebrations, serving mixed paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
There may be a hall or club near East Saltdean if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
East Saltdean questions
Can you cook near the sea around East Saltdean?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in East Saltdean
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Saltdean? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Places near East Saltdean
Also in East Saltdean
Events we cater in East Saltdean
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Saltdean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Beacon Hill? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Live paella in East Saltdean: local details
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your event in East Saltdean, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. East Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Saltdean Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Saltdean. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Saltdean, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to East Saltdean for paella catering include Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around East Saltdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in East Saltdean? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in East Saltdean. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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