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Paella Catering for Jenkins' Green events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Jenkins' Green and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering for Jenkins' Green events
Paella catering in Jenkins' Green, 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. Each is cooked separately. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and family celebrations and christenings, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Jenkins' Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Jenkins' Green (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Jenkins' Green: venues, travel and local tips
Jenkins' Green is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN24 area, we can cook for your guests. Jenkins' Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Jenkins' Green include Michelham Priory (4.8 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Luke's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Jenkins' Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Jenkins' Green, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over BN24. Other places close to Jenkins' Green for paella catering include Westham (1 mile south-east), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (2 miles south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Castle (1.3 miles east) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Jenkins' Green include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Jenkins' Green: your questions answered
How far is Jenkins' Green from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you come to Jenkins' Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Jenkins' Green and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Jenkins' 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Put allergy details in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Jenkins' Green and across East Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Jenkins' Green
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you are celebrating in Jenkins' Green, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hankham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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