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Paella catering in BN9
Live paella catering across BN9, from Newhaven, Denton and Piddinghoe. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in BN9
Where we cater in BN9
What we do in BN9
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Paella catering across BN9
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties, with seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Cost
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in BN9? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Newhaven
You’ll find us cooking near Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside, among other places. Also close by are Church of St Michael and All Angels (under half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north). There is a railway station in Newhaven itself: Newhaven Town station. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newhaven include Itford Hill.
Planning live paella in BN9
Across BN9, we cook in 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Newhaven, Peacehaven and Denton to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 6 places in BN9 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Newhaven: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as UTC@Harbourside, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Newhaven until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Occasions we cook for in BN9
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in BN9 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in BN9? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
BN9 questions
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
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.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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