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Live paella catering in Hollington, East Sussex
Looking for paella catering in Hollington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Hollington?
Paella catering in Hollington, 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. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for retirement and leaving parties and community events and fairs.
A place like Hollington often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Hollington, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN38 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hollington
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hollington hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across East Sussex, including Hollington
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella catering around Hollington
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Hollington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Historic houses near Hollington include Durhamford Manor (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hollington Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hollington, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area. Whether your event is on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Hollington include the A21, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hollington include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Hollington include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wishing Tree pub (under half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Hollington
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In Hollington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Anne, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
Where we can cook in Hollington
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hollington questions
How far is Hollington from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Hollington?
St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
- 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