East Sussex · England
Paella catering in BN26
Paella, tapas and desserts across BN26, from Polegate, Alfriston and Wannock. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in BN26
Places in BN26
- Polegate
- Alfriston
- Wannock
- Berwick
- Jevington
- Litlington
- Alciston
- Dukes Green
- Selmeston
- Wilmington
- Arlington
- Filching
- Folkington
- Milton Street
- Wickstreet
- Winton
- Lullington
- Lower Willingdon
Catering in BN26
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How paella catering works in BN26
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across East Sussex, including BN26
- Fast service from the pan
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Polegate
In Polegate, that can mean a party near Horse & Groom pub, Willingdon Community School and St John's Church of England Church and the streets around them. Polegate has its own railway station: Polegate station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Catering events across BN26
Across BN26, we cook in 3 towns and 16 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Polegate, Lower Willingdon and Alfriston to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach of places across BN26, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. Around 16 places in BN26 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Polegate: Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (3.2 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Polegate Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Polegate stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Events we cater in BN26
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
BN26 questions
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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