East Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Town Row events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Town Row. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Town Row events
About our paella catering in Town Row
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. For garden parties and summer barbecues and staff parties and work lunches, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella and more.
In a rural place like Town Row, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Town Row (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Town Row? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Also near Town Row
Also in Town Row
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Town Row
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Your questions about paella catering in Town Row
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Denys: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Town Row from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Town Row.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Why choose paella catering in Town Row?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Town Row, people book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Planning live paella in Town Row
Town Row is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Town Row, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Town Row. Town Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Town Row to Brighton (22 miles away).
Historic houses near Town Row include Wadhurst Castle (4.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rotherfield Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Town Row. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Station Close and Spout Hill. If your venue is just outside Town Row, we also cover Rotherfield (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile south), Argos Hill (1 mile south), Mark Cross (1 mile north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hailsham (13 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Town Row includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Town Row include St Joseph Seminary (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Town Row? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Town Row? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- 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