Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering in Hollingbury
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Hollingbury.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Hollingbury
What affects the price in Hollingbury
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Paella party catering in Hollingbury, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and christenings and summer garden parties.
In a place like Hollingbury, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
FAQs for Hollingbury
Can you cook near the sea around Hollingbury?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Hollingbury from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater in Hollingbury?
Yes, we do. Hollingbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where we can cook in Hollingbury
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Hollingbury until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Parties in Hollingbury: gardens, venues and local tips
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your party is in the middle of Hollingbury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hollingbury is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Fountain Centre, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Moulsecoomb station is about 1.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hollingbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the BN1 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hollingbury include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Hollingbury include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include County Oak pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Who books paella party catering in Hollingbury?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hollingbury:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Hollingbury include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (2.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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