East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Stonecrouch
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Stonecrouch and across East Sussex.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Stonecrouch
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our paella catering works in Stonecrouch
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. For anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Stonecrouch, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Stonecrouch: your questions answered
Is Stonecrouch close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Stonecrouch for guests?
Etchingham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you come to Stonecrouch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stonecrouch is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Stonecrouch, 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Stonecrouch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Stonecrouch
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For event organisers in Stonecrouch
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Paella catering around Stonecrouch
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Stonecrouch or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Etchingham station is about 4.3 miles away. Stonecrouch 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 TN5, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Stonecrouch, we also cover Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Why choose live paella in Stonecrouch?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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