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Paella Party Catering for Coleman's Hatch events
Looking for paella party catering in Coleman's Hatch? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Coleman's Hatch
For event organisers in Coleman's Hatch
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella party catering for your party in Coleman's Hatch
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For wakes and memorial gatherings and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Coleman's Hatch, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Coleman's Hatch parties: what to know
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Coleman's Hatch, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Coleman's Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Coleman's Hatch is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the TN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatch Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Coleman's Hatch
Also in Coleman's Hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Coleman's Hatch questions
How far is Coleman's Hatch from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is 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, including Coleman's Hatch.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Coleman's Hatch stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Coleman's Hatch
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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