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Live paella catering in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Plumpton Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Plumpton Green?
Paella catering in Plumpton Green, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and family celebrations and christenings, serving black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Plumpton Green, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Plumpton Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Plumpton Green for guests?
Plumpton Green has its own station: Plumpton station.
How far is Plumpton Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Plumpton Green? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
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
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Live paella in Plumpton Green: local details
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Plumpton Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Plumpton Green. Plumpton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Plumpton Green to Brighton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Plumpton station is in Plumpton Green itself. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Plumpton Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Plumpton Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in BN7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane. Close by, we cover events in East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
- Schools near Plumpton Green include Chailey School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Why choose paella catering in Plumpton Green?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Plumpton Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
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Also in Plumpton Green
- 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