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Paella Catering in Silver Hill
Looking for paella catering in Silver Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
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Your questions about paella catering in Silver Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Silver Hill for guests?
Etchingham station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much does paella catering cost in Silver Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Paella catering for your event in Silver Hill
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For summer garden parties and community events and fairs, we can cook black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Silver Hill, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. In Silver Hill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
- Count adults and children separately
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Silver Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering an event in Silver Hill
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Silver Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Silver Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Silver Hill to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Silver Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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