East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Hartfield events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hartfield.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Hartfield
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella party catering in Hartfield, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros.
Near Hartfield, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Hartfield
Is Hartfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Hartfield close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cover Hartfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hartfield is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Also near Hartfield
Also in Hartfield
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Who books paella party catering in Hartfield?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
What affects the price in Hartfield
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hartfield, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Hartfield stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Hartfield
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Hartfield, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Hartfield include Bassetts Manor (1.5 miles north-west) and Hammerwood Park (3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Hartfield is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN7, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Hartfield for paella party catering include Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Hartfield includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Anchor Inn (within half a mile west)
- 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