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Live paella catering in Hooe Common, East Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hooe Common: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Hooe Common?
Paella catering in Hooe Common, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Hooe Common. For big birthdays and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Hooe Common, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Hooe Common
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: 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.
Can you cook in Highwoods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Hooe Common until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Hooe Common: venues, travel and local tips
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Across the TN33 area, we can cook for your guests. Hooe Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ninfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Hooe Common include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Hooe Common
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Why choose live paella in Hooe Common?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Events in Hooe Common and across East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And 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