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Paella catering in BN8
Paella, tapas and desserts across BN8, from Ringmer, Newick and Barcombe Cross. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across BN8
Places in BN8
- Ringmer
- Newick
- Barcombe Cross
- Broyle Side
- East Hoathly
- South Chailey
- North Chailey
- Cooksbridge
- Laughton
- Ripe
- Firle
- Halland
- South Street
- Ashton Green
- Barcombe
- Glynde
- Muddles Green
- Norlington
- Whitesmith
- Barcombe Mills
- Chiddingly
- Founthill
- Glyndebourne
- Hale Green
- Hamsey
- Mount Pleasant
- Shortgate
- Upper Wellingham
- Chailey
- Lewes
- South Malling
- Southover
- Cliffe
- Golden Cross
Our catering across BN8
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
How paella catering works in BN8
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include black rice, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for family celebrations and christenings and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you’ll pay
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in BN8, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What’s near Ringmer
You’ll find us cooking near The Anchor pub, The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Live paella across BN8: what to know
BN8 covers everything from Lewes, South Malling and Southover to 29 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach of places across BN8, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Ringmer: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (1.1 miles south) and Glynde Place (1.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Evenings in Ringmer stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Events we cater in BN8
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.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
BN8 questions
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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