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Live paella catering in Green Street, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Green Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Green Street?
How our paella catering works in Green Street
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and leaving dos and retirements, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a rural place like Green Street, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Green Street (TN38)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Green Street
Green Street is about 2 miles west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN38 area, we can bring the pans to you. Green Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Parks such as Filsham Reedbed typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Crowhurst station is about 0.8 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Green Street, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over TN38. We also cook at events in Crowhurst (1 mile north-west), Hollington (2 miles east), Bulverhythe (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles east) and Baldslow (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), Polegate (12 miles west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east) and Old Town (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Green Street include The St Leonards Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also near Green Street
Also in Green Street
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. 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.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across East Sussex, including Green Street
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Green Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Green Street, and we will put together a menu and price.
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How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
FAQs for Green Street
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Green Street close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Why choose paella catering in Green Street?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St George, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- 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