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Paella party catering in South Street, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Street.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in South Street
Paella party catering in South Street, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near South Street suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- South Street (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
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South Street questions
Is South Street close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is South Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Parties in South Street: gardens, venues and local tips
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Wherever your party is in the BN8 area, we can cook for your guests. South Street is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from South Street to Brighton (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 2.2 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Street, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across BN8. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around South Street includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in South Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in South Street
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in South Street
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Where we can cook in South Street
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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