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Paella party catering in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Peasmarsh: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Peasmarsh events
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
About our paella party catering in Peasmarsh
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Near Peasmarsh, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Peasmarsh hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Peasmarsh
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Places near Peasmarsh
Also in Peasmarsh
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Common questions in Peasmarsh
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 come out to small places like Peasmarsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater in Peasmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Peasmarsh is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Peasmarsh stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN31 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Peasmarsh: gardens, venues and local tips
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Peasmarsh, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Peasmarsh to Canterbury (27 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Rye station is about 2.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (2.5 miles south-east) and Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Peasmarsh include Flatropers Wood.
- Local schools include Rye College (2.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Cart Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Peasmarsh?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- 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