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Paella catering in BN24

Live paella catering across BN24, from Stone Cross, Pevensey Bay and Westham. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.

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Our paella catering in BN24

A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and milestone birthday parties.

The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.

We start with a few details about your event.
You get a menu and an itemised quote.
Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
We serve from the pan, then pack down.

What you will pay

The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.

Why book with us

Drinks service on request
Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Catering across East Sussex, including BN24
No hidden extras in your quote

Getting a price

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Stone Cross

Locally, our events take us close to The Red Lion pub, Causeway School and Stone Cross School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Combe Hill.

Live paella across BN24: what to know

BN24 covers everything from Stone Cross, Pevensey Bay and Westham to 6 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. 7 of the places we cover in BN24 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.

Stone Cross: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Luke's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Stone Cross include Michelham Priory (4.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone Cross until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Paella compared with other options

For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in BN24.

Comparing caterers

Whether travel is included
Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What the caterer needs from your venue

What paella catering costs

There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:

The length of service
Parking and unloading
Your choice of paellas
Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert

There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.

What to tell us

These details help us quote quickly:

The date and time of the event
Expected numbers
What the venue already provides
Which courses you have in mind

We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.

Why live paella works

Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.

These are some of the occasions we cater around BN24:

Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Engagement and anniversary parties
Big birthdays
Christenings and family gatherings

Space, weather and the venue

Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot

Cook it yourself or book a caterer?

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, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.

FAQs for BN24

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.

How many different paellas?

Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.

How long does the paella take?

We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.

Is live paella good for a large crowd?

Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.

Can you supply plates?

If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.

Do you cater for young children?

Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.

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

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