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Paella party catering in Rodmell, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Rodmell.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Rodmell
Paella party catering in Rodmell, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For celebrations of life and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Rodmell, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Rodmell
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Rodmell parties: what to know
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Rodmell. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Rodmell to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Rodmell can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in BN7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Rodmell
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Rodmell
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Rodmell
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Rodmell and East Sussex:
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Rodmell, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Rodmell: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Rodmell?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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