East Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Hastings Old Town events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hastings Old Town: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Hastings Old Town
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Hastings Old Town. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hastings Old Town hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across East Sussex, including Hastings Old Town
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our paella catering in Hastings Old Town
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We’re often asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and staff parties and work lunches, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
For a place the size of Hastings Old Town, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Hastings Old Town (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella catering around Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Hastings Old Town, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hastings Old Town. Hastings Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Clement, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Linton Gardens generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The coast is within about a mile of Hastings Old Town, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover events in every part of TN34 and TN35 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), Belmont (1 mile north), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west) and Hastings Castle (within half a mile west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include University School (0.9 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Standard Public House (within half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Hastings Old Town
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hastings Old Town and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Hastings station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hastings Old Town
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Hastings Old Town
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Hastings Old Town until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about paella catering in Hastings Old Town
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Clement: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Linton Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
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.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
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.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
- 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