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Paella Catering for Muddles Green events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Muddles Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Muddles Green
Paella catering for your event in Muddles Green
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and christenings and family gatherings.
Somewhere as small as Muddles Green, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Muddles Green (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Muddles Green
How far is Muddles Green from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Muddles Green?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Live paella in Muddles Green: local details
Muddles Green is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Muddles Green to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Muddles Green is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Scraper's Hill and Muddles Green. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hale Green (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile north-east), Burlow (2 miles north-east), Lions Green (3 miles north) and Horam (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evenings in Muddles Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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 Muddles Green hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Muddles Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Muddles Green
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Muddles Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (2.2 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (2.7 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Other catering in Muddles Green
- 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