East Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Belmont, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Belmont.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Belmont
Paella party catering in Belmont, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it’s street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family get-togethers, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
For a party in Belmont, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Belmont (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about paella party catering in Belmont
Can you cater a reception after a service at Emmanuel Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Belmont from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Perfect for your party in Belmont
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Belmont and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.5 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Belmont, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN34 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Party venues around Belmont
Belmont is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Parties in Belmont are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Belmont to Brighton (31 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Emmanuel Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Linton Gardens typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in TN34 and TN35, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Belmont for paella party catering include Hastings Old Town (1 mile south), Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south-west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Hastings Castle (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include University School (0.8 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Belmont
Other catering in Belmont
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, 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