Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering in Roedean
Something 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 Roedean.
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Roedean
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Roedean hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella party catering works in Roedean
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Roedean, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Roedean questions
What’s the nearest station to Roedean for guests?
Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Whitehawk Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cover Roedean?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Roedean. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Roedean until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Roedean
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN2, we will come to your venue or garden. Roedean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
After a christening at a church like St Mark's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (1.9 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Roedean, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BN2, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road. Close by, we cover parties in Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Roedean include St Mary's Hall (0.8 miles west) and Longhill High School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Master Mariner pub (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
For event organisers in Roedean
Organising a club, school or community event in Roedean? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Roedean?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you are celebrating in Roedean, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Roedean
Other catering in Roedean
- 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