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Paella Catering for Ringmer events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ringmer and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Ringmer
About our paella catering in Ringmer
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and company summer parties.
In and around Ringmer, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Ringmer
How far is Ringmer from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
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 photo.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Paella catering around Ringmer
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Events in Ringmer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Ringmer to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Ringmer is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ringmer includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Ringmer include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (less than half a mile north)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Ringmer. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Ringmer
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Ringmer and the whole of East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where we can cook in Ringmer
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your event in Ringmer
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ringmer and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in Ringmer? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Ringmer, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Ringmer
Other catering in Ringmer
- 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