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Live paella catering in Oxley's Green, East Sussex
Planning paella catering in Oxley's Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Oxley's Green?
About our paella catering in Oxley's Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and big birthdays, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Oxley's Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Oxley's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Oxley's Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Oxley's Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Oxley's Green
Oxley's Green is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. From the centre of Oxley's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Historic houses near Oxley's Green include Bateman's (1.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Oxley's Green is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN32, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Oxley's Green for paella catering include Hollingrove (1 mile south), Brightling (1 mile south-west), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Robertsbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
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Questions from Oxley's Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Oxley's Green close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
- 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