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Live paella catering in Lullington, East Sussex
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 turns food into part of your event in Lullington.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Lullington?
Paella catering in Lullington, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Lullington. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and family celebrations and christenings.
For a rural spot like Lullington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Lullington (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Lullington?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lullington book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St. Andrew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or BN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Catering across East Sussex, including Lullington
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Catering an event in Lullington
Lullington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lullington and nearby villages. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Lullington include Alfriston Clergy House (within half a mile north-west) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.6 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Lullington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 4 miles of Lullington, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Lullington, we cover Dukes Green (1 mile south-west), Alfriston (1 mile north-west), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.5 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include Dean's Place Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Lullington? 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to Lullington
Other catering in Lullington
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Lullington questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Lullington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you come to Lullington?
We do. Lullington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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