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Paella party catering in Barcombe, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Barcombe.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Barcombe events
About our paella party catering in Barcombe
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and christenings and naming days.
Near Barcombe, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Barcombe (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in Barcombe
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Barcombe until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Also near Barcombe
What else we do in Barcombe
Perfect for your party in Barcombe
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Barcombe can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Planning a party in Barcombe
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Barcombe, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (3.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.2 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Barcombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Common questions in Barcombe
Which station should guests use for Barcombe?
Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Barcombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Barcombe
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Barcombe and across East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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