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Paella catering in BN25
Live paella catering across BN25, from Seaford, Tide Mills and Bishopstone. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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About paella catering in BN25
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and weddings and evening receptions, serving paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Cost
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Landmarks near Seaford
Events here are often close to Seaford Head Nature Reserve, Seaford Head School and Seaford Primary School and the streets around them. You will also find Church of St Thomas More (within half a mile south-west), Seven Sisters pub (under half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile south-west). The closest station to Seaford is Seaford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Firle Beacon.
Live paella across BN25: what to know
BN25 covers everything from Seaford, Tide Mills and Bishopstone to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of BN25 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking. 5 of the places we cover in BN25 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Seaford: For guests coming by train, Seaford station is about 0.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Seaford Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Seaford until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in BN25? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
BN25 questions
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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