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Paella Party Catering for Mountfield events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mountfield: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Mountfield events
Mountfield parties: what to know
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Mountfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 2.3 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mountfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the TN32 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find John's Cross Public House (0.8 miles north)
How our paella party catering works in Mountfield
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for milestone birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Mountfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella party catering in Mountfield?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Mountfield
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Mountfield until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- We cover Mountfield and the whole of East Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
- 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