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Paella Party Catering in Duddleswell
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Duddleswell: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
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Paella party catering in Duddleswell, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we’re often booked for christenings and naming days and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Duddleswell suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Duddleswell
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Duddleswell
What’s the nearest station to Duddleswell for guests?
Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Duddleswell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Events we cater in Duddleswell
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Duddleswell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Buxted station is about 3.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
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How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Duddleswell, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Duddleswell, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN22. If your venue is just outside Duddleswell, we also cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Where we can cook in Duddleswell
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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