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Paella party catering in Mayfield, East Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mayfield and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Mayfield
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella party catering in Mayfield, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Mayfield is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Mayfield (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Mayfield stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Your questions about paella party catering in Mayfield
Which station should guests use for Mayfield?
Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Mayfield close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Perfect for your party in Mayfield
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Crowborough station is about 3.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Mayfield
More for events in Mayfield
Party venues around Mayfield
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Mayfield to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Mayfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Historic houses near Mayfield include Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Dunstan, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Mayfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Star Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Mayfield include St Leonards-Mayfield School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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