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Live paella catering in Norton, East Sussex
Looking for paella catering in Norton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Norton
Paella catering in Norton, 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. We cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties.
Somewhere like Norton, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Norton (BN25)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Nearby places to Norton
Other catering in Norton
FAQs for Norton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Norton: venues, travel and local tips
Norton is about 2 miles east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Norton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Norton to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Norton include Alfriston Clergy House (3.2 miles east) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Bishopstone (Sussex) station is about 1.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Norton, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 2 miles of Norton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Bishopstone (1 mile south), Tide Mills (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), South Heighton (1 mile north-west) and Newhaven (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Newhaven Museum (1.4 miles west) and Arlington Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Norton include Firle Beacon.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evenings in Norton 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Norton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Norton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Events we cater in Norton
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like UTC@Harbourside, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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