East Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Mountfield events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mountfield: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Mountfield events
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
How our paella catering works in Mountfield
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
For a rural spot like Mountfield, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Mountfield
How far is Mountfield from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater in Mountfield?
We do. Mountfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in Mountfield
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Mountfield book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Vinehall School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
Planning live paella in Mountfield
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Mountfield will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Mountfield is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the TN32 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Mountfield include Robertsbridge Community College (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (0.8 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Towns and villages near Mountfield
More for events in Mountfield
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Mountfield until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Mountfield
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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