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Paella Catering for Peacehaven events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Peacehaven: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Peacehaven
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Paella catering in Peacehaven, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana and more.
In and around Peacehaven, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Peacehaven
What else we do in Peacehaven
Peacehaven: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Peacehaven, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Occasions we cook for in Peacehaven
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Peacehaven and East Sussex:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Peacehaven? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Paella catering around Peacehaven
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Peacehaven, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Peacehaven is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Peacehaven to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Ascension Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Peacehaven include Monk's House (2.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Peacehaven is within about 6 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. Peacehaven is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in BN10 and BN9, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A259 close by, Peacehaven is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Peacehaven, we cover Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Peacehaven includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Heights Primary School (under half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Peacehaven and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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