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Paella Party Catering for Guestling Green events
Looking for paella party catering in Guestling Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Guestling Green
Occasions we cook for in Guestling Green
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Guestling Green, people book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Laurence's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our paella party catering in Guestling Green
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it is big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and churros.
Country parties near Guestling Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Your questions about paella party catering in Guestling Green
We’re having a ceremony at St Laurence's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Guestling Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Guestling Green. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a late-May party in Guestling Green, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Guestling Green hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And The cost guide.
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Guestling Green parties: what to know
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Guestling Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Guestling Green to Canterbury (33 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Thinking of a party in Speckled Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in TN35, we can cook for your guests. From Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Guestling Green, we cover Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Guestling Green include Buckswood School (0.7 miles north) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hope Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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