East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Hastings Old Town 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 for events in Hastings Old Town.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Hastings Old Town events
Paella party catering in Hastings Old Town, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is family get-togethers and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Parties around Hastings Old Town are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hastings Old Town (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Hastings Old Town stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hastings Old Town? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Hastings Old Town
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Planning a party in Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN34 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hastings Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hastings station is about 0.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Clement, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Hastings Old Town for paella party catering include Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), Belmont (1 mile north), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west) and Hastings Castle (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include University School (0.9 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Standard Public House (within half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in Hastings Old Town
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hastings Old Town, people book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Parks such as Linton Gardens normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Hastings Old Town
How far is Hastings Old Town from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hastings Old Town for guests?
Hastings station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
- 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