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Paella Catering for Holton Hill events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Holton Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Holton Hill
Events we cater in Holton Hill
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Holton Hill book us for occasions like:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Paella catering in Holton Hill, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice.
In a small place like Holton Hill, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Holton Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Holton Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. 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 choose Love Paella in Holton Hill
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Holton Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Holton Hill is about 9 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For an event in Holton Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Holton Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Holton Hill include Bateman's (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Burwash CofE School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Holton Hill, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Witherenden Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonegate (2 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north), Shover's Green (3 miles north) and Birchett's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.7 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Crown Inn (0.7 miles east)
Where we can cook in Holton Hill
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Holton Hill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
FAQs for Holton Hill
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Holton Hill from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Holton Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Holton Hill and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
- 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