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Paella Catering in Telscombe Cliffs
Planning paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Telscombe Cliffs? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella catering for your event in Telscombe Cliffs
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and festivals, fairs and school events, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a smaller place like Telscombe Cliffs, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
About the dishes
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.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Telscombe Cliffs 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Telscombe Cliffs
Which station should guests use for Telscombe Cliffs?
Newhaven Town station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
How far is Telscombe Cliffs from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Events we cater in Telscombe Cliffs
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Telscombe Cliffs and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Telscombe Cliffs include Monk's House (3 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
Telscombe Cliffs: venues, travel and local tips
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Telscombe Cliffs is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Ascension Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Telscombe Cliffs is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe Cliffs, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in BN10, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
What affects the price in Telscombe Cliffs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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