East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Bodiam
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bodiam and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Bodiam
Paella party catering for your party in Bodiam
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Near Bodiam, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Bodiam?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Bodiam questions
Is Bodiam too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Bodiam from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater in Bodiam?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bodiam is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Bodiam is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Party venues around Bodiam
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN32, we can bring the pans to you. Bodiam is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Historic houses near Bodiam include Great Dixter (2.5 miles east) and Durhamford Manor (4.5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Bodiam is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN32 postcode area. Other places close to Bodiam for paella party catering include Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Castle Inn (within half a mile south-east)
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Bodiam?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- We cover Bodiam and the whole of East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
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What else we do in Bodiam
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- 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.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
For event organisers in Bodiam
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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