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Paella Catering for Ratton Village events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ratton Village and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella catering in Ratton Village
Paella catering for your event in Ratton Village
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. For retirement and leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a smaller place like Ratton Village, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning paella catering in Ratton Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Ratton Village
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ratton Village and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Parks such as Gildrege Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Ratton Village? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose live paella in Ratton Village?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Ratton Village and the whole of East Sussex
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ratton Village
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Ratton Village
Can you cook near the sea around Ratton Village?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
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, timed around your event.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Places near Ratton Village
What else we do in Ratton Village
Planning live paella in Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN20 area, we can cook for your guests. Ratton Village is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Ratton Village to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ocklynge Junior School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Ratton Village, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Ratton Village is within about 3 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in BN20, BN21 and BN22 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Ratton Village is on the A2270, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Schools near Ratton Village include Ratton School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure each pan is labelled
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
- 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