Brighton and Hove · England
Paella catering in BN52
Hosting a party in BN52? We cover Hove and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in BN52
Areas within BN52
Our catering across BN52
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in BN52: what to expect
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around BN52. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for festivals, fairs and school events and anniversaries and engagement parties.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What you will pay
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Hove
Events here are often close to Hove Park School, Holy Trinity Church and The Drive Prep School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Urchin pub (within half a mile south-west), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (less than half a mile west) and St. Ann's Well Gardens (0.7 miles east). Hove has its own railway station: Hove station. A little further out are British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Catering events across BN52
From Hove to 0 villages and hamlets, events across BN52 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Hove: Historic houses near Hove include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (1.6 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Hove has its own station, Hove station. Planning an evening event in Hove? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Occasions we cook for in BN52
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Common questions in BN52
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much does paella catering cost in BN52?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
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.
- 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