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Paella party catering in Northease, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Northease and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Northease
Parties in Northease: gardens, venues and local tips
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. From the centre of Northease to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Northease is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Northease to Brighton (6 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Northease are an option if the garden is small. If guests are coming by rail, Southease station is about 1.4 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Northease, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in BN7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Northease, we also cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.4 miles north-east)
Paella party catering for your party in Northease
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and retirement and leaving parties, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Northease suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Northease (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Northease
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Northease stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Northease?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Northease hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. 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.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Northease: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Northease?
Southease station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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