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Paella party catering in Lower Dicker, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Lower Dicker.
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Lower Dicker
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Dicker
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Near Lower Dicker, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Dicker
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lower Dicker book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Lower Dicker? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Places near Lower Dicker
Other catering in Lower Dicker
Planning a party in Lower Dicker
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For a party in Lower Dicker, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lower Dicker. Lower Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Lower Dicker include Horselunges Manor (1.2 miles east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 3.9 miles away. Lower Dicker is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Schools near Lower Dicker include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Dicker
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Common questions in Lower Dicker
How far is Lower Dicker from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Lower Dicker?
We do. Lower Dicker is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
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.
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:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Lower Dicker stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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