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Paella party catering in Hollington, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hollington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Hollington
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Hollington hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella party catering works in Hollington
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
In a place like Hollington, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What affects the price in Hollington
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Hollington
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hollington and nearby villages. Hollington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hollington to Brighton (30 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Anne, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Being close to the A21, Hollington is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. For parties just outside Hollington, we cover Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Hollington includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wishing Tree pub (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
FAQs for Hollington
Is Hollington close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Anne: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Hollington 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Where we can cook in Hollington
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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