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Paella Party Catering for Udimore events

Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Udimore and across East Sussex.

Wakes and celebrations of life
Garden parties and summer barbecues
Birthday parties

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Live paella party catering in Udimore

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How our paella party catering works in Udimore

Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family get-togethers.

Country parties near Udimore suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.

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Where: Udimore (TN31)
County: East Sussex
Dietary options: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
Also available: Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
Price: Quoted for your event
Updated: 23 October 2026

How it works

From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Udimore until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.

First, we check the date and the space.
You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.

How to prepare

Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Share the running order, including any speeches
Leave space around the cooking area

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Send us the date, your venue or TN31 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.

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Dietary needs and planning tips

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:

Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Plan where rubbish goes
Plan seats for most guests
Keep children and pets away from the burners

If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.

Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.

Is live paella right for your party?

Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why us?

Paella cooked from scratch on site
Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Sangria and bar staff available
Hot food served quickly from the pan

Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.

Prices and what affects them

Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:

Guest numbers
How many staff you need
Your choice of paellas
Plates, cutlery and glassware

Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

Expected numbers
Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A picture of the space, if you can
Your date and when you want to eat

Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Udimore? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.

Party venues around Udimore

Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Parties in Udimore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Udimore is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Udimore to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).

If guests are coming by rail, Winchelsea station is about 2.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (3.4 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.8 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.

Wherever your party is in TN31, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Udimore Road and Float Lane. Other places close to Udimore for paella party catering include Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).

A little further out are Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.

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Events we cater in Udimore

It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.

Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Udimore, people book us for occasions like:

Street and neighbourhood parties
Garden parties and summer barbecues
Big birthdays
Anniversary celebrations

After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.

Questions to ask before booking

Staff numbers and hours
Payment terms and deposit
What the price includes, item by item
Whether VAT is included

Choosing a paella caterer

About the dishes

Vegetable paella

Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.

Chicken & chorizo paella

Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.

Common questions in Udimore

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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.

Can you cook near the sea around Udimore?

Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.

When should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.

Can you provide dessert?

Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.

When do you arrive?

It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.

Should we have more than one paella?

Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.

Can you supply plates?

If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.

Organising for someone else?

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.

If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.