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Paella Catering for Norlington events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Norlington and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in Norlington
What affects the price in Norlington
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Paella catering for your event in Norlington
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Norlington, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Norlington (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Norlington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
About the dishes
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Norlington
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Your questions about paella catering in Norlington
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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.
Do you come out to small places like Norlington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does paella catering cost in Norlington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Norlington: venues, travel and local tips
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Lewes station is about 2.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (1.6 miles south) and Glynde Place (2.5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Norlington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Norlington Lane and Norlington Court; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South Malling Without (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor pub (0.5 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Norlington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Norlington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Mention any other courses or food
- Count adults and children separately
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
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- 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