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Paella Party Catering for Pett events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Pett.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Pett
Paella party catering in Pett, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we can cook churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Pett suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Pett: gardens, venues and local tips
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Pett to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 32 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west. Historic houses near Pett include Lamb House (4.7 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cook at parties all over the TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. From Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Pett stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Pett, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or TN35 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Pett questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary & St Peter?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Pett?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
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.
How much does paella party catering cost in Pett?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
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Who books paella party catering in Pett?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Mary & St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- 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