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Paella Party Catering for Nutley events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nutley and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Nutley
Hosting a paella party in Nutley
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Nutley is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Nutley to Brighton (16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St James the Less, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nutley is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over TN22. Streets in the area include High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Nutley includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find Nutley Arms (within half a mile south)
How our paella party catering works in Nutley
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for birthday parties and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Nutley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Nutley (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Nutley
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella party catering in Nutley?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Nutley:
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 4.3 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Nutley hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Nutley until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Nutley
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Nutley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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