East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Ore
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ore and across East Sussex.
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Ore
Paella party catering in Ore, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. For summer garden parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas.
Parties around Ore are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Questions from Ore
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Ore for guests?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Ore?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What else we do in Ore
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Ore stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Ore? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Party venues around Ore
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Ore and the surrounding area. Ore is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Ore to Brighton (about 32 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Speckled Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
For paella party catering in TN35 and TN34, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Ore include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Old King John pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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