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Paella Party Catering for Maresfield events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Maresfield.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Maresfield
Paella party catering for your party in Maresfield
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and street and neighbourhood parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Maresfield suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Maresfield
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Maresfield? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Maresfield until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Questions from Maresfield
Can you cook in West Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
How much does paella party catering cost in Maresfield?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who books paella party catering in Maresfield?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Maresfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Thinking of a party in West Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Towns and villages near Maresfield
What else we do in Maresfield
Planning a party in Maresfield
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we can cook for your guests. Maresfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2 miles south. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
- 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