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Paella catering in BN7
We cater across all of the BN7 postcode district, which takes in Lewes, South Malling and Southover. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across BN7
Areas within BN7
- Lewes
- South Malling
- Southover
- Cliffe
- Kingston near Lewes
- Plumpton Green
- Rodmell
- Chiltington
- Plumpton
- East Chiltington
- Northease
- Offham
- Iford
- Telscombe
- Streat
Events we cater in BN7
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our 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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Our paella catering in BN7
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in BN7. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and garden get-togethers.
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in BN7 and across East Sussex
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Lewes
We cook for events around Priory School, Railway Land and Elephant and Castle pub, among other places. You’ll also find Church of St John sub Castro (under half a mile east), St Pancras Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Old Grammar School (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Lewes station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (within half a mile south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Lewes include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Planning live paella in BN7
Across BN7, we cook in 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Lewes, Telscombe and South Malling to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of BN7 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. Around 4 places in BN7 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Lewes: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Lewes Old Grammar School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Lewes include Anne of Cleves House (0.6 miles south) and Glyndebourne (2.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in Lewes until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Is live paella right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are 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.
FAQs for BN7
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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