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Paella Catering in Swaile's Green
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 Swaile's Green.
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
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Paella catering for your event in Swaile's Green
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and garden get-togethers, with black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Swaile's Green, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Swaile's Green: venues, travel and local tips
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Swaile's Green and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (1.2 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.1 miles away. Swaile's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Swaile's Green include Vinehall School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Swaile's Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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 about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Swaile's Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
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How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Your questions about paella catering in Swaile's Green
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Swaile's Green?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much does paella catering cost in Swaile's Green?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Why choose paella catering in Swaile's Green?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Staplecross Methodist Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Swaile's Green
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Swaile's Green
- Catering across East Sussex, including Swaile's Green
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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