East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Framfield events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Framfield: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in Framfield
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Framfield stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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About our paella party catering in Framfield
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros.
In a small place like Framfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Framfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Framfield
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Framfield questions
Is Framfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Hempstead Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Framfield
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Framfield:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Thomas à Becket Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Hosting a paella party in Framfield
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Framfield will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Framfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Hempstead Meadow typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Uckfield station is about 1.6 miles away. Framfield is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN22 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Framfield include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook.
Sangria sets the mood.
- 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