East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Blackboys events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Blackboys. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Blackboys
Your questions about paella party catering in Blackboys
Could we have live paella in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Blackboys?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Paella party catering in Blackboys, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and christenings and naming days.
In a small place like Blackboys, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Places near Blackboys
Also in Blackboys
For event organisers in Blackboys
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Blackboys
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Blackboys book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Passingworth Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Blackboys is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Party venues around Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Blackboys and nearby villages. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Buxted station is about 2.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Blackboys, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN22, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the B2102, Blackboys is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Blackboys includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Blackboys Inn (less than half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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