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Live paella catering in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Skippers Hill.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near Skippers Hill
Paella catering for your event in Skippers Hill
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Skippers Hill. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a rural place like Skippers Hill, 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. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Nearby places to Skippers Hill
Other catering in Skippers Hill
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Skippers Hill: your questions answered
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Live paella in Skippers Hill: local details
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For an event in Skippers Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Skippers Hill. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Skippers Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 3.1 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Skippers Hill Manor School, can book us as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skippers Hill. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of TN20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
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.
Hosting 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.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Skippers Hill stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Skippers Hill
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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