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Paella party catering in Rye Foreign, 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 Rye Foreign.
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Rye Foreign
About our paella party catering in Rye Foreign
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and street and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Rye Foreign, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Occasions we cook for in Rye Foreign
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
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What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Rye Foreign until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN31 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Rye Foreign
Which station should guests use for Rye Foreign?
Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater in Rye Foreign?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Rye Foreign and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
For event organisers in Rye Foreign
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a paella party in Rye Foreign
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Rye Foreign to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Rye Foreign to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Historic houses near Rye Foreign include Lamb House (1.9 miles south-east) and Smallhythe Place (4.7 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. For parties just outside Rye Foreign, we cover Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Cart Inn (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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