Brighton and Hove · England
Live paella catering in Hanover, Brighton and Hove
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hanover.
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering in Hanover
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Paella catering for your event in Hanover
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We are frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and christenings and family gatherings, with black rice, mixed paella and vegan paella.
There may be a hall or club near Hanover if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hanover (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Hanover
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hanover and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Queen's Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Hanover questions
Could we have live paella in Queen's Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
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.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us what else is being served
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hanover: venues, travel and local tips
Hanover is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Tell us where your event in Hanover will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (0.6 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Brighton station is about 0.6 miles away. Hanover is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about a mile of Hanover, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in BN2, BN1 and BN50 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Elmore Road, London Road and Milton Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Hanover, we cover Brighton (1 mile north), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Seven Dials (1 mile west) and Kemptown (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hanover has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Police Cells Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (0.6 miles south) and Brighton Girls (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dover Castle pub (within half a mile south)
Also near Hanover
What else we do in Hanover
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Hanover, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
What affects the price in Hanover
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or 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