East Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Wannock, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wannock and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Wannock?
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella party catering in Wannock, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and garden get-togethers.
Country parties near Wannock suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Wannock (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Wannock is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wannock parties: what to know
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Wannock, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Wannock is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Wannock include Alfriston Clergy House (3.4 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Wilfrid, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wannock, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
For paella party catering in BN26, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
Where we can cook in Wannock
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Wannock
Is Wannock close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Other catering in Wannock
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Wannock
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Polegate station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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