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Paella party catering in Telham, East Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Telham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Telham
About our paella party catering in Telham
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Telham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Telham (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Telham
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Chapel of the Ascension, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
Party venues around Telham
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Parties in Telham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Telham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Telham to Brighton (28 miles away).
Historic houses near Telham include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Battle station is about 0.8 miles away. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33. Your party could be at a home on Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead. Being close to the A2100, Telham is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. If your venue is just outside Telham, we also cover Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Telham until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Telham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Chapel of the Ascension?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Telham from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Telham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Other catering in Telham
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- 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