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Paella catering in BN27
We cater across all of the BN27 postcode district, which takes in Hailsham, Upper Horsebridge and Hellingly. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in BN27
Areas within BN27
- Hailsham
- Upper Horsebridge
- Hellingly
- Herstmonceux
- Windmill Hill
- Lower Dicker
- Upper Dicker
- Bodle Street Green
- Boreham Street
- Golden Cross
- Magham Down
- Nash Street
- Tile Hurst
- Trolliloes
- Golden Cross
- Chapel Row
- Flowers Green
- Grove Hill
- Lower Horsebridge
- Stunts Green
- Wartling
Our catering across BN27
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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About paella catering in BN27
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We are frequently asked to cater naming days and family parties and birthday celebrations, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Pricing in BN27
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why hosts in BN27 choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in BN27 and across East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Around Hailsham
Around Hailsham, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Hailsham Community College, The Parish Church of Saint Mary and White House Academy, among other places. The closest station to Hailsham is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Live paella across BN27: what to know
Across BN27, we cook in 3 towns and 18 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Hailsham, Upper Horsebridge and Hellingly to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Hailsham: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hailsham Community College, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Hailsham until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Events we cater in BN27
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
FAQs for BN27
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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