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Paella Party Catering for Baldslow events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Baldslow and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Baldslow?
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella party catering for your party in Baldslow
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and christenings and naming days.
Country parties near Baldslow suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Baldslow
Also in Baldslow
Planning a party in Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Baldslow and nearby villages. Baldslow is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Baldslow to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ore station is about 2.3 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in TN37, TN34 and TN38, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Baldslow sits on or near the A28, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Baldslow until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Baldslow
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Baldslow
- We cover Baldslow and the whole of East Sussex
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Your questions about paella party catering in Baldslow
Do you come out to small places like Baldslow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Baldslow?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, 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