East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Five Ash Down
Looking for paella party catering in Five Ash Down? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Five Ash Down?
Paella party catering for your party in Five Ash Down
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and naming days and christenings, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Near Five Ash Down, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Five Ash Down
Is Five Ash Down too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Five Ash Down?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Five Ash Down. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Five Ash Down stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books paella party catering in Five Ash Down?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Also near Five Ash Down
More for events in Five Ash Down
Planning a party in Five Ash Down
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Five Ash Down will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. 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 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Five Ash Down is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN22, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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