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Paella Catering in Wellbrook
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Wellbrook and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
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Live paella in Wellbrook: local details
Wellbrook is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For an event in Wellbrook, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wellbrook. Wellbrook is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St. Dunstan, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Mayfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wellbrook, 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.
Wherever your event is in TN20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Rothermead, Roselands Avenue and Wellbrook. Other places close to Wellbrook for paella catering include Woolbridge (1 mile north-west), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile west), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Five Ashes (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Wellbrook include St Leonards-Mayfield School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Paella catering in Wellbrook, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s milestone birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Wellbrook, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Wellbrook (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Ensure each pan is labelled
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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Your questions about paella catering in Wellbrook
How far is Wellbrook from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose live paella in Wellbrook?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Wellbrook
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Wellbrook
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose paella catering in Wellbrook?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Wellbrook and East Sussex:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wellbrook, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Wellbrook stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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- 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