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Paella Party Catering for Skippers Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Skippers Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Skippers Hill?
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Paella party catering for your party in Skippers Hill
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Skippers Hill. Typical bookings include family reunions and naming days and christenings, with tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Skippers Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What affects the price in Skippers Hill
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Skippers Hill
Do you come out to small places like Skippers Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Party venues around Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Skippers Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Skippers Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Skippers Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 3.1 miles away. Skippers Hill is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN20 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Skippers Hill for paella party catering include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Skippers Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south)
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Skippers Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Skippers Hill
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Skippers Hill book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Skippers Hill
What else we do in Skippers Hill
- 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