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Paella Catering for Mayfield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mayfield and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Mayfield
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Paella catering for your event in Mayfield
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and leaving dos and retirements, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere like Mayfield, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Other catering in Mayfield
Live paella in Mayfield: local details
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Mayfield. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mayfield to Brighton (21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 3.6 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Mayfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Mayfield is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, 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 TN20, we can bring paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Star Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Mayfield, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Mayfield includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Mayfield
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Mayfield and the whole of East Sussex
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Mayfield stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Mayfield
Which station should guests use for Mayfield?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How far is Mayfield from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
- 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