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Paella Catering in Newick
Looking for paella catering in Newick? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Newick events
About our paella catering in Newick
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Newick, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Newick (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Newick. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Common questions in Newick
Is Newick too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Zion Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cover Newick?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Newick. To check your date, use our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Newick? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Other catering in Newick
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Newick, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella in Newick: local details
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Newick and the surrounding area. Newick is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Newick to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.6 miles east. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sheffield Park Garden? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Newick is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across BN8 and the streets around it. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Newick for paella catering include Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Newick includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile east)
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Perfect for your event in Newick
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Newick, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Zion Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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