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Paella Catering for Three Oaks events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Three Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Three Oaks?
Paella catering in Three Oaks, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings and evening receptions, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Three Oaks, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Three Oaks
Also in Three Oaks
Questions from Three Oaks
Is Three Oaks too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Three Oaks?
Three Oaks has its own station: Three Oaks station.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where we can cook in Three Oaks
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Three Oaks
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Three Oaks
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
For guests coming by train, Three Oaks station is in Three Oaks itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Planning an evening event in Three Oaks? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest 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 rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Three Oaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning live paella in Three Oaks
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Three Oaks, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Three Oaks to Brighton (33 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Buckswood School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Three Oaks, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Three Oaks, we cover Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hastings Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hope Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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