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Paella party catering in Wilmington, East Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Wilmington and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Wilmington
Paella party catering in Wilmington, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
In a small place like Wilmington, 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Wilmington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Wilmington?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wilmington, people book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Wilmington
Also in Wilmington
Why choose live paella in Wilmington?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Wilmington hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Wilmington until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Wilmington: gardens, venues and local tips
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Wilmington and nearby villages. Wilmington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Wilmington to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (1.9 miles south-west) and Michelham Priory (3 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Mary and St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Wilmington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Paella party catering in BN26 is planned around your venue and timings. From The Street and Ades Field or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (less than half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Wilmington
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Wilmington
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Questions from Wilmington
Is Wilmington close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Wilmington?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much does paella party catering cost in Wilmington?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
What affects the price in Wilmington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
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.
- 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