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Live paella catering in Twelve Oaks, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Twelve Oaks and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Book paella catering in Twelve Oaks
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About our paella catering in Twelve Oaks
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. For milestone birthday parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Twelve Oaks, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Twelve Oaks
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN32 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.4 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Twelve Oaks is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN32, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Twelve Oaks until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Twelve Oaks? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across East Sussex, including Twelve Oaks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella catering in Twelve Oaks
Do you come out to small places like Twelve Oaks?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Twelve Oaks?
We do. Twelve Oaks is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Twelve Oaks
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Twelve Oaks:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.4 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Places near Twelve Oaks
Other catering in Twelve Oaks
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- 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