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Paella Party Catering for Lullington events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lullington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Lullington
About our paella party catering in Lullington
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, with tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Lullington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Lullington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Lullington
Lullington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. From the centre of Lullington to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lullington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lullington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (under half a mile north-west) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Lullington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26. Other places close to Lullington for paella party catering include Dukes Green (1 mile south-west), Alfriston (1 mile north-west), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.5 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include Dean's Place Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
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Common questions in Lullington
What’s the nearest station to Lullington for guests?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Perfect for your party in Lullington
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.6 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lullington hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Lullington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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