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Live paella catering in Lower Horsebridge, East Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Lower Horsebridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Lower Horsebridge
Occasions we cook for in Lower Horsebridge
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Lower Horsebridge include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles north-east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
Paella catering in Lower Horsebridge, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For weddings and evening receptions and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as Lower Horsebridge, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Lower Horsebridge until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Towns and villages near Lower Horsebridge
Also in Lower Horsebridge
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Lower Horsebridge hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Lower Horsebridge and the whole of East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Lower Horsebridge: venues, travel and local tips
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Across the BN27 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lower Horsebridge is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lower Horsebridge to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Polegate station is about 4.1 miles away. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Lower Horsebridge is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. 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. For events just outside Lower Horsebridge, we cover Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Horsebridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
FAQs for Lower Horsebridge
What’s the nearest station to Lower Horsebridge for guests?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
- 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