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Paella Catering for Tidebrook events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Tidebrook and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella catering in Tidebrook
How our paella catering works in Tidebrook
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: 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. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook black rice, vegan paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
Somewhere like Tidebrook, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Tidebrook?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Tidebrook include Wadhurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or TN5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella catering around Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN5 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Tidebrook to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Uplands Community College, can book us as a food stall. Tidebrook is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN5, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Tidebrook, we cover Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tidebrook include Bewl Water.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Tidebrook, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Tidebrook
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
FAQs for Tidebrook
Which station should guests use for Tidebrook?
Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
How far is Tidebrook from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater in Tidebrook?
We do. We cook at events in Tidebrook and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tidebrook? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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