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Paella Party Catering for Ashton Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Ashton Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Ashton Green?
Paella party catering in Ashton Green, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Ashton Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Ashton Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Ashton Green
Other catering in Ashton Green
Why choose live paella in Ashton Green?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Ashton Green and the whole of East Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a party in Ashton Green
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Ashton Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Ashton Green to Brighton (10 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Ashton Green are an option if the garden is small. Historic houses near Ashton Green include Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west) and Glynde Place (1.7 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashton Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in BN8, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Ashton Green
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Your questions about paella party catering in Ashton Green
What’s the nearest station to Ashton Green for guests?
The closest is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Ashton Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Ashton Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ashton Green. For a quote, send us your details through 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