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Paella Catering in Gun Hill
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Gun Hill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Gun Hill
Paella catering around Gun Hill
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Gun Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Gun Hill to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Gun Hill is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in TN21 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gun Hill include Selwyns Wood.
Paella catering in Gun Hill, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and community events and fairs, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Gun Hill, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Gun Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Places near Gun Hill
Also in Gun Hill
Where we can cook in Gun Hill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose live paella in Gun Hill?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Gun Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Questions from Gun Hill
Is Gun Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues 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 seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
- 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