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Paella Catering in Glynde
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Glynde.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering in Glynde
Your questions about paella catering in Glynde
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
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 photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How our paella catering works in Glynde
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and community events and fairs.
For a rural spot like Glynde, 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Glynde (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
For event organisers in Glynde
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Catering an event in Glynde
Glynde is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For an event in Glynde, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Glynde. Glynde is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Glynde station is in Glynde itself. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Glynde, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lacys Hill and Ranscombe Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Glynde for paella catering include Glyndebourne (1 mile north), Firle (1 mile south-east), Ashton Green (2 miles north), Ringmer (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Seaford (6 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Nearby schools include Firle Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles south-east) and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Trevor Arms (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (1.4 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Glynde? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Glynde, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Glynde
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Who books paella catering in Glynde?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Nearby historic houses include Glynde Place (under half a mile north) and Glyndebourne (1 mile north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking 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