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Live paella catering in Warbleton, East Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Warbleton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
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About our paella catering in Warbleton
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties.
For a rural spot like Warbleton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Warbleton (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Warbleton: venues, travel and local tips
Warbleton is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Warbleton. Warbleton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Warbleton to Brighton (19 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Heathfield Community College, can book us as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Warbleton, 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 TN21, we can bring paella catering to you. Other places close to Warbleton for paella catering include Vines Cross (1 mile south-west), Maynard's Green (1 mile west), Old Heathfield (1 mile north), Horam (2 miles west) and Sandy Cross (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Warbleton includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Black Duck pub (less than half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Warbleton
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Warbleton
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you are celebrating in Warbleton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Warbleton stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Warbleton questions
Is Warbleton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cater in Warbleton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Warbleton and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Why choose live paella in Warbleton?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
- 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