East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Meads events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Meads.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
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Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Paella party catering for your party in Meads
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Meads, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Meads until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Meads? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose paella party catering in Meads?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Gildrege Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- We cover Meads and the whole of East Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Meads questions
How far is Meads from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Meads
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Places near Meads
What else we do in Meads
Parties in Meads: gardens, venues and local tips
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Meads, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Meads. Meads is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Eastbourne station is about 1.1 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Meads, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in BN20 and BN21, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road. For parties just outside Meads, we cover Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Meads includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Meads include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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