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Paella party catering in Beckley Furnace, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Beckley Furnace and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Beckley Furnace events
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Paella party catering in Beckley Furnace, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Beckley Furnace, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Beckley Furnace (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Hosting a paella party in Beckley Furnace
Beckley Furnace is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN31 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Beckley Furnace is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (2.7 miles north) and Durhamford Manor (4.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We also cook at parties in Broad Oak (1 mile south-west), Broadland Row (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles north-east), Udimore (2 miles south-east) and Northiam (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south), Belmont (7 miles south) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Beckley Furnace, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Beckley Furnace
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Doleham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Beckley Furnace
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Beckley Furnace?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Also in Beckley Furnace
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use 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