Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering in Brighton and Hove
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brighton and Hove and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Brighton and Hove
Paella party catering in Brighton and Hove, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for garden get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a town like Brighton and Hove, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Brighton and Hove is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose paella party catering in Brighton and Hove?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Thinking of a party in Hove Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Hosting a paella party in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. Give us the address of your party in Brighton and Hove, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, Aldrington station is in Brighton and Hove itself. After a christening at a church like Holy Cross Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brighton and Hove, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of BN3, BN41 and BN1. Streets in the area include New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Brighton and Hove is on the A270 and A293, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Brighton and Hove, we cover Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Brighton and Hove include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Brighton and Hove include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Atlas pub (less than half a mile north)
Brighton and Hove: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove has its own station: Aldrington station.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Brighton and Hove
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
- 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