East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Jury's Gap
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Jury's Gap.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Book paella catering in Jury's Gap
Occasions we cook for in Jury's Gap
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Historic houses near Jury's Gap include Lamb House (4.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
About our paella catering in Jury's Gap
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. For garden parties and summer barbecues and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Jury's Gap, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Jury's Gap
Is Jury's Gap too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Jury's Gap, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning live paella in Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Jury's Gap, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Jury's Gap is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Jury's Gap to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Rye station is about 4.5 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Jury's Gap, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in TN31, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with 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. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
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- 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