East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Jury's Gap events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Jury's Gap: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Jury's Gap
About our paella party catering in Jury's Gap
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
Near Jury's Gap, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, 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. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Nearby places to Jury's Gap
Other catering in Jury's Gap
Why choose paella party catering in Jury's Gap?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Rye station is about 4.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Jury's Gap and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Jury's Gap until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Hosting a paella party in Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Jury's Gap to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Jury's Gap is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (4.4 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in TN31, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Jury's Gap include Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Jury's Gap
Which station should guests use for Jury's Gap?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Jury's Gap too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
- 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