East Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Telscombe
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Telscombe.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering for Telscombe events
Paella catering in Telscombe, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Typical bookings include naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
Around Telscombe, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Telscombe: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Telscombe?
The closest is Southease station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Telscombe from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Paella catering around Telscombe
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Telscombe will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Telscombe include Monk's House (2.7 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Telscombe. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN10, BN2 and BN7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Telscombe include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Telscombe include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Places near Telscombe
What else we do in Telscombe
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evenings in Telscombe 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Telscombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Telscombe hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across East Sussex, including Telscombe
- 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