East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Ninfield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ninfield and across East Sussex.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Ninfield
Ninfield parties: what to know
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Ninfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ninfield. Ninfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ninfield to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Ashburnham Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ninfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green or the roads around them. You will find Ninfield on the B2095, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Ninfield for paella party catering include Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ninfield include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Paella party catering for your party in Ninfield
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations.
Country parties near Ninfield suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Questions from Ninfield
How far is Ninfield from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Ashburnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you cater in Ninfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ninfield. For a quote, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose paella party catering in Ninfield?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
In Ninfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Crowhurst station, about 3.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Ninfield hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Ninfield is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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- 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