East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Wickstreet events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wickstreet and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Wickstreet
Common questions in Wickstreet
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Wickstreet close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Paella party catering for your party in Wickstreet
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater big family gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Wickstreet, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wickstreet? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Wickstreet is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Hosting a paella party in Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For a party in Wickstreet, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wickstreet. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Wickstreet to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Pancras, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Wickstreet include Michelham Priory (1.2 miles east) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.3 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Wickstreet is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Wickstreet
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books paella party catering in Wickstreet?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Wickstreet:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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