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Paella catering in BN50
Paella, tapas and desserts across BN50, covering Carlton Hill, Hanover and Brunswick. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
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Where we cater in BN50
Our catering across BN50
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- All catering
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Our paella catering in BN50
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and anniversary celebrations, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you’ll pay
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in BN50 choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including BN50
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Locally, our events take us close to Queen's Park, Devonshire Arms and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (within half a mile north), Carlton Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west). The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Carlton Hill includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Paella catering in BN50: local guide
BN50 covers everything from Carlton Hill, Hanover and Brunswick to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Around 4 places in BN50 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Carlton Hill: Historic houses near Carlton Hill include Royal Pavilion (within half a mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Parks such as Queen's Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Carlton Hill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In BN50, people book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Make sure each pan is labelled
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
Common questions in BN50
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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