East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Newhaven
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Newhaven and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Newhaven
Paella catering in Newhaven, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For christenings and family gatherings and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, seafood paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
Most events in a town like Newhaven are in gardens, halls with outdoor space or hired venues. Each works well, provided we can park nearby and cook on level ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella catering around Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Newhaven or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newhaven to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newhaven Town station is in Newhaven itself. Parks such as Castle Hill typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Newhaven is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newhaven, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN9, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Newhaven include the A26 and A259, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Newhaven is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Itford Hill.
- Local schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Newhaven and across East Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Newhaven
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Newhaven?
Newhaven has its own station: Newhaven Town station.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newhaven, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How the day works
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 as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Newhaven 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Newhaven? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Perfect for your event in Newhaven
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Newhaven book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as UTC@Harbourside, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Nearby places to Newhaven
What else we do in Newhaven
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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