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Live paella catering in Hollingrove, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hollingrove. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Hollingrove
Paella catering for your event in Hollingrove
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement celebrations, serving vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Hollingrove, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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. Evenings in Hollingrove stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Where we can cook in Hollingrove
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
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Hollingrove questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Perfect for your event in Hollingrove
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hollingrove and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Catering an event in Hollingrove
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Hollingrove, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hollingrove. Hollingrove is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Hollingrove include Bateman's (2.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hollingrove. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the TN32 postcode area. Local streets include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). The countryside around Hollingrove includes Senlac Hill.
Why choose live paella in Hollingrove?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
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