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Paella Party Catering for Marden's Hill events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Marden's Hill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Marden's Hill
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella party catering for your party in Marden's Hill
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Near Marden's Hill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Marden's Hill questions
Which station should guests use for Marden's Hill?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marden's Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Marden's Hill
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Marden's Hill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Marden's Hill, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Parties in Marden's Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your party is in the TN6 area, we can cook for your guests. Marden's Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Crowborough station is about 2.7 miles away. Historic houses near Marden's Hill include Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east) and Bassetts Manor (4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Marden's Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Marden's Hill hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Marden's Hill
What else we do in Marden's Hill
Occasions we cook for in Marden's Hill
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Marden's Hill and East Sussex:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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