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Paella Catering in Lower Dicker
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Lower Dicker and across East Sussex.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering near Lower Dicker
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Paella catering in Lower Dicker, cooked live
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for festivals, fairs and school events and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere as small as Lower Dicker, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Lower Dicker
How far is Lower Dicker from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Dicker for guests?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Dicker
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (1.2 miles east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Lower Dicker
More for events in Lower Dicker
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Lower Dicker? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Dicker, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella catering around Lower Dicker
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lower Dicker and nearby villages. Lower Dicker is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lower Dicker, 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.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Local schools include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
- 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