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Live paella catering in Upper Horsebridge, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Upper Horsebridge.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering in Upper Horsebridge
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Upper Horsebridge, 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.
- 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 arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering for your event in Upper Horsebridge
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For garden get-togethers and big birthdays, we can cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice and more.
Around Upper Horsebridge, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Upper Horsebridge (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Upper Horsebridge
We are having a ceremony at Emmanuel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Upper Horsebridge?
Polegate station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Horsebridge.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Upper Horsebridge and across East Sussex
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering an event in Upper Horsebridge
Upper Horsebridge is about 7 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Upper Horsebridge will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Upper Horsebridge is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Horsebridge to Brighton (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Polegate station is about 3.9 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hawkes Farm Academy, can book us as a food stall. Upper Horsebridge is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in BN27, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include New Road, Park Road and Hawks Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Upper Horsebridge sits on or near the A271, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Upper Horsebridge, we cover Hellingly (1 mile north-east), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Magham Down (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (0.7 miles north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Upper Horsebridge
Other catering in Upper Horsebridge
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Horsebridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Upper Horsebridge
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles north-west) and Michelham Priory (2.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Upper Horsebridge
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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