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Paella party catering in Newhaven, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newhaven and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Newhaven?
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Newhaven stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Paella party catering in Newhaven, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For celebrations of life and summer garden parties, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Newhaven frequently happen at home or in a local hall. Live paella works at both, given some outdoor or ventilated space. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
FAQs for Newhaven
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Newhaven?
Newhaven Town station, in Newhaven itself.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Newhaven?
We do. We cook at events in Newhaven and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Where we can cook in Newhaven
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Newhaven parties: what to know
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. From the centre of Newhaven to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Newhaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Newhaven to Brighton (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.4 miles north-west) and Firle Place (4 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Castle Hill? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Newhaven is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the BN9 postcode area. From High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A26 and A259 close by, Newhaven is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Newhaven for paella party catering include Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven has lots of places to hold a party.
Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newhaven include Itford Hill.
- Local schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Also near Newhaven
Also in Newhaven
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newhaven
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Perfect for your party in Newhaven
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Newhaven, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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