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Paella party catering in Hellingly, East Sussex
Looking for paella party catering in Hellingly? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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How our paella party catering works in Hellingly
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For engagement and anniversary parties and street and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Hellingly, a garden party is normally the easiest option. 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.
- Location
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Hellingly until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hellingly
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or BN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Parties in Hellingly: gardens, venues and local tips
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Hellingly and the surrounding area. Hellingly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Hellingly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Emmanuel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Hellingly include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles west) and Michelham Priory (2.5 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hellingly, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (within half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
Occasions we cook for in Hellingly
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
FAQs for Hellingly
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Hellingly from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
For event organisers in Hellingly
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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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Why choose live paella in Hellingly?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hellingly
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across East Sussex, including Hellingly
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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