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Paella party catering in Newbury's, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Newbury's and across East Sussex.
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Newbury's
Paella party catering for your party in Newbury's
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We cook seafood paella, tapas and churros, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Newbury's suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Newbury's (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Party venues around Newbury's
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Newbury's and nearby villages. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newbury's to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Rehoboth Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Wadhurst station is about 1.9 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Newbury's, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (under half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Newbury's hosts choose us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newbury's
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newbury's? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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Newbury's: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Rehoboth Chapel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater 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.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Newbury's
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why choose paella party catering in Newbury's?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Newbury's and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.5 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Newbury's 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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