East Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broad Oak: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Broad Oak
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About our paella party catering in Broad Oak
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and leaving dos and retirements.
Near Broad Oak, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Broad Oak until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Broad Oak, and we will put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Broad Oak
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak for guests?
Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
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.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella party catering in Broad Oak? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Broad Oak
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Broad Oak, people book us for events such as:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Broad Oak parties: what to know
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN21 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook 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 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Broad Oak include Bateman's (4.2 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Ebenezer Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Broad Oak, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over TN21. Local streets include Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Broad Oak for paella party catering include Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Broad Oak and the whole of East Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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