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Paella party catering in Horney Common, East Sussex
Something 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 Horney Common.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Horney Common
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Horney Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
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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Paella party catering in Horney Common, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We are frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties, with churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Near Horney Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Horney Common
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Horney Common to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horney Common, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane. If your venue is just outside Horney Common, we also cover Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Horney Common?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.8 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Horney Common questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Horney Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does paella party catering cost in Horney Common?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
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What else we do in Horney Common
For event organisers in Horney Common
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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 will follow them.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We are set up before guests arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 you book.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
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Where we can cook in Horney Common
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- 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