Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering for Brighton events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brighton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Brighton events
How our paella party catering works in Brighton
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Whether it’s family reunions and birthday parties, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
There are plenty of party venues in Brighton, but a paella party at home is hard to beat. Let us know about parking and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Brighton stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Who books paella party catering in Brighton?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Brighton and Brighton and Hove:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, London Road (Brighton) station is in Brighton itself.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Party venues around Brighton
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Brighton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Brighton is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Parks such as William Clarke Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like St Martin's 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, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Wherever your party is in BN1, BN2 and BN3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Brighton sits on or near the A23 and A259, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Brighton, we cover Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for parties.
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Brighton includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Brighton include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Park Crescent pub (within half a mile north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Nearby places to Brighton
What else we do in Brighton
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- We cover Brighton and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Brighton
We’re having a ceremony at St Martin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in William Clarke Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Brighton
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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