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Live paella catering in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Planning paella catering in Hurst Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering for Hurst Green events
Paella catering for your event in Hurst Green
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. On the menu are black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and family celebrations and christenings.
In a rural place like Hurst Green, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hurst Green: venues, travel and local tips
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hurst Green and nearby villages. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Hurst Green include Bateman's (4.4 miles south-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 Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Hurst Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or the roads around them. Other places close to Hurst Green for paella catering include Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull Inn (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Hurst Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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 Hurst Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Hurst Green
What else we do in Hurst Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Organising for someone else?
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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events we cater in Hurst Green
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Your questions about paella catering in Hurst Green
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Hurst Green from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Hurst Green?
We do. We cook at events in Hurst Green and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
- 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