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Paella party catering in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Mount Pleasant. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Mount Pleasant
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Mount Pleasant hosts choose us
- Events in Mount Pleasant and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Mount Pleasant, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For summer garden parties and birthday parties, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
Country parties near Mount Pleasant suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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Other catering in Mount Pleasant
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Questions from Mount Pleasant
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Mount Pleasant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning a party in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For a party in Mount Pleasant, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Mount Pleasant to Brighton (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Bartholomews, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Mount Pleasant, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in BN8, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside Mount Pleasant, we also cover Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Mount Pleasant include Chailey School (2.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles south)
Who books paella party catering in Mount Pleasant?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Mount Pleasant book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Mount Pleasant include Glyndebourne (4.1 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.5 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Mount Pleasant, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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