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Paella Catering in Staplecross
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Staplecross: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering for Staplecross events
Paella catering in Staplecross, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for weddings and evening receptions and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a hamlet or village like Staplecross, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Staplecross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Staplecross
How far is Staplecross from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Staplecross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cover Staplecross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Staplecross and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Where we can cook in Staplecross
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Towns and villages near Staplecross
More for events in Staplecross
Live paella in Staplecross: local details
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Staplecross and nearby villages. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Staplecross to Brighton (31 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Staplecross Methodist Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Staplecross, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in TN32 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Staplecross, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Staplecross and the whole of East Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Staplecross
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles south) and Great Dixter (2.8 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Staplecross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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