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Paella Party Catering in Polegate
Planning paella party catering in Polegate? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Polegate
How our paella party catering works in Polegate
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For family get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Parties around Polegate are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Polegate (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Polegate hosts choose us
- Events in Polegate and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Polegate? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Polegate questions
Can you cook near the sea around Polegate?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Polegate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Polegate is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Polegate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Polegate parties: what to know
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Polegate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Polegate to Brighton (17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Polegate station is in Polegate itself. Historic houses near Polegate include Michelham Priory (3.2 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Polegate is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in BN26, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Polegate is on the A27 and A2270, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Polegate for paella party catering include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse & Groom pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Polegate
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Events we cater in Polegate
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John's Church of England Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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