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Paella Party Catering in Pevensey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Pevensey.
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Pevensey
Why choose live paella in Pevensey?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How our paella party catering works in Pevensey
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for family reunions and wakes and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Pevensey suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Pevensey (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in Pevensey
Pevensey is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Parties in Pevensey are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Pevensey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Pevensey to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Pevensey has its own station, Pevensey Bay station. Pevensey is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in BN24, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Church Lane and Bridge End. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Pevensey Bay (1 mile south-east), Westham (1 mile west), Jenkins' Green (1 mile west), Langney (2 miles south-west) and Normans' Bay (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (within half a mile west) and Pevensey Castle (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Pevensey include Gillham Wood and Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Bell School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Smugglers' Inn (under half a mile north-west)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Pevensey until about 9:15pm, 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Pevensey
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Pevensey from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is my garden big enough?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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