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Paella party catering in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Houghton Green.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Houghton Green
Paella party catering in Houghton Green, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Whether it’s family reunions and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
Near Houghton Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Houghton Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Houghton Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Houghton Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Houghton Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Houghton Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Houghton Green for guests?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Houghton Green?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
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. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
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How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella party catering in Houghton Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Houghton Green parties: what to know
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Houghton Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Houghton Green. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Houghton Green to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Rye station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Houghton Green include Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, so your party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Houghton Green include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books paella party catering in Houghton Green?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- 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