East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in South Malling
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Malling and across East Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in South Malling
How our paella party catering works in South Malling
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. For neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Parties around South Malling are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in South Malling
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in South Malling until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Also in South Malling
Hosting a paella party in South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in South Malling, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. South Malling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from South Malling to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Parks such as Railway Land typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Malling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in BN7 and BN8 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or the roads around them. South Malling is on the A26 and A2029, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to South Malling for paella party catering include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). The countryside around South Malling includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Schools near South Malling include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Elephant and Castle pub (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in South Malling
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Malling, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Local halls and clubs near South Malling are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What affects the price in South Malling
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
South Malling: your questions answered
How far is South Malling from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you come to South Malling?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in South Malling and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
- 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