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Paella Catering for Northbridge Street events
Looking for paella catering in Northbridge Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Northbridge Street
Paella catering in Northbridge Street, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Northbridge Street, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Northbridge Street (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Perfect for your event in Northbridge Street
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Salehurst Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Questions from Northbridge Street
Is Northbridge Street close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Northbridge Street for guests?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella in Northbridge Street: local details
Northbridge Street is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Northbridge Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Northbridge Street. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Northbridge Street to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Northbridge Street, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in TN32 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Lane, Coronation Cottages and Andrews Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Salehurst (1 mile east), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Salehurst Halt Public House (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Northbridge Street
More for events in Northbridge Street
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Northbridge Street? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Northbridge Street
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are 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.
- 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