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Paella party catering in Hankham, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hankham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Hankham events
What affects the price in Hankham
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Paella party catering in Hankham, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and family reunions.
Country parties near Hankham suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Hankham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Hankham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planning a party in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Parties in Hankham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hankham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in BN24, we can bring paella party catering to you. From Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near Hankham
Other catering in Hankham
Events we cater in Hankham
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like St Luke's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Hankham questions
Is Hankham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Luke's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hankham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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