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Paella Catering for Plumpton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Plumpton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in Plumpton
Plumpton: venues, travel and local tips
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Plumpton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Plumpton is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.4 miles north. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Plumpton is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in BN7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road. Other places close to Plumpton for paella catering include East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Plumpton include Malling Down and Blackcap.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon Inn (less than half a mile south)
How our paella catering works in Plumpton
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In a rural place like Plumpton, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Plumpton?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
In Plumpton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (4 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Mention any other courses or food
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Plumpton hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about paella catering in Plumpton
Do you come out to small places like Plumpton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Plumpton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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