East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Hampden Park events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hampden Park. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Hampden Park
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
About our paella party catering in Hampden Park
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. We are often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in Hampden Park, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Hampden Park (BN22, BN21, BN23)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hampden Park
Also in Hampden Park
Events we cater in Hampden Park
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning a party in Hampden Park
Hampden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Hampden Park will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hampden Park is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Hampden Park to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Princes Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Hampden Park has its own station, Hampden Park station. Hampden Park is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN22, BN21 and BN23. Whether your party is on Port Road, Court Road and Brand Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Hampden Park is on the A22 and A2280, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Hampden Park, we cover Eastbourne (1 mile south-east), Ratton Village (1 mile west), Upperton (2 miles south), Old Town (2 miles south) and Jevington (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Pevensey Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Hampden Park includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hampden Park include The Eastbourne Academy (0.5 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Hampden Park and across East Sussex
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Hampden Park
What’s the nearest station to Hampden Park for guests?
Hampden Park station, in Hampden Park itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Hampden Park 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.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Hampden Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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