East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Salehurst events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Salehurst and across East Sussex.
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Salehurst
Paella party catering in Salehurst, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For leaving dos and retirements and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A country party near Salehurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Salehurst (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Salehurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Salehurst?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Robertsbridge station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Nearby places to Salehurst
Also in Salehurst
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning a party in Salehurst
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Salehurst will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Salehurst include Durhamford Manor (3.7 miles south) and Great Dixter (4.4 miles east). If you’re 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 Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Salehurst, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over TN32 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Salehurst, we also cover Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Salehurst Halt Public House (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Salehurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Salehurst from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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