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Paella Party Catering for Etchingham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Etchingham and the surrounding area.
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Etchingham?
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Etchingham
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and big family gatherings.
A country party near Etchingham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Etchingham
Is Etchingham close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Etchingham parties: what to know
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN19 area, we can cook for your guests. Etchingham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Etchingham to Brighton (28 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Etchingham has its own station, Etchingham station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Etchingham is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across TN19 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Etchingham includes Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Etchingham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Etchingham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in Etchingham
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Etchingham and East Sussex:
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.8 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
Towns and villages near Etchingham
What else we do in Etchingham
Why choose live paella in Etchingham?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Etchingham and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And 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