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Paella Party Catering in Upper Wellingham
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Upper Wellingham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Upper Wellingham
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Paella party catering in Upper Wellingham, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For milestone birthdays and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Upper Wellingham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a paella party in Upper Wellingham
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your party is in the BN8 area, we can bring the pans to you. Upper Wellingham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Wellingham to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
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. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Upper Wellingham can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Upper Wellingham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the BN8 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
Events we cater in Upper Wellingham
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, Cooksbridge station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Upper Wellingham
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Upper Wellingham
Is Upper Wellingham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upper Wellingham close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Upper Wellingham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Upper Wellingham?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Upper Wellingham hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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Also in Upper Wellingham
- 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