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Paella Catering for Rodmell events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rodmell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Book paella catering in Rodmell
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Paella catering in Rodmell, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for christenings and family gatherings and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere like Rodmell, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Rodmell hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across East Sussex, including Rodmell
- Drinks service on request
Who books paella catering in Rodmell?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Rodmell until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Rodmell: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rodmell for guests?
Southease station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cover Rodmell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Rodmell is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering around Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Events in Rodmell are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Rodmell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Rodmell to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (under half a mile north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Rodmell, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN7, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
- 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