East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Jenkins' Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Jenkins' Green.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Jenkins' Green
Paella party catering for your party in Jenkins' Green
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like Jenkins' Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Jenkins' Green (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Jenkins' Green and the whole of East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella party catering in Jenkins' Green?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
FAQs for Jenkins' Green
Which station should guests use for Jenkins' Green?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Parties in Jenkins' Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Jenkins' Green is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN24, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Jenkins' Green include Michelham Priory (4.8 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Luke's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Jenkins' Green is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in BN24, we can bring paella party catering to you. We also cook at parties in Westham (1 mile south-east), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (2 miles south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pevensey Castle (1.3 miles east) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Jenkins' Green include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Jenkins' Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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