East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Arlington events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Arlington and the surrounding area.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Arlington
Events we cater in Arlington
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella party catering in Arlington, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and celebrations of life, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Near Arlington, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Arlington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Arlington
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Arlington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Arlington. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (1.5 miles north-east) and Alfriston Clergy House (3.1 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Arlington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in BN26 is planned around your venue. For parties just outside Arlington, we cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arlington include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Arlington?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Arlington: your questions answered
Is Arlington close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Pancras?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Arlington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Arlington
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in Arlington
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Places near Arlington
Other catering in Arlington
- 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