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Paella Party Catering for Witherenden Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Witherenden Hill. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Book paella party catering in Witherenden Hill
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About our paella party catering in Witherenden Hill
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. For family reunions and garden get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros for your guests.
A country party near Witherenden Hill is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Witherenden Hill: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Witherenden Hill from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we will check.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Planning a party in Witherenden Hill
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Witherenden Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Witherenden Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Witherenden Hill include Bateman's (2 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Witherenden Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN19 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Witherenden Hill, we also cover Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
A little further out are Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Where we can cook in Witherenden Hill
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Witherenden Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Perfect for your party in Witherenden Hill
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Witherenden Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as Wadhurst Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- 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