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Paella party catering in Broyle Side, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broyle Side and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Broyle Side
About our paella party catering in Broyle Side
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Broyle Side suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Broyle Side, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Broyle Side? 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.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Broyle Side
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Broyle Side too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Broyle Side
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Broyle Side and East Sussex:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Places near Broyle Side
Other catering in Broyle Side
Hosting a paella party in Broyle Side
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For a party in Broyle Side, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Broyle Side. Broyle Side is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Broyle Side are an option if the garden is small. For guests coming by train, Glynde station is about 2.9 miles away. Broyle Side is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in BN8, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Broyle Side, we also cover Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Man pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.5 miles south-west)
Why choose live paella in Broyle Side?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Broyle Side and across East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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