East Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Flackley Ash, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Flackley Ash.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Flackley Ash?
How our paella party catering works in Flackley Ash
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Flackley Ash, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Flackley Ash?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Flackley Ash, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Flackley Ash
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Flackley Ash
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Hosting a paella party in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Flackley Ash, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Flackley Ash is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Flackley Ash to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Rye station is about 3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (3.2 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in TN31, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Flackley Ash questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Flackley Ash for guests?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Flackley Ash, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Flackley Ash
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
- 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