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Paella catering in TN19

We cater across all of the TN19 postcode district, including Burwash, Hurst Green and Burwash Common. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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Paella catering in TN19: what to expect

We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and festivals, fairs and school events, serving paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella.

We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.

Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.

What it costs in TN19

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

Why choose Love Paella

Every diet catered for, pan by pan
We cover TN19 and the whole of East Sussex
Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Fast service from the pan

How to get a price

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.

Local landmarks in Burwash

In Burwash, that can mean a party near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, The Admiral Vernon Public House and Burwash CofE School and the streets around them. Burwash’s nearest station is Stonegate station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.

Planning live paella in TN19

TN19 covers everything from Burwash, Hurst Green and Burwash Common to 10 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of TN19 are within a few miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.

Burwash: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Burwash CofE School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Evenings in Burwash stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

What paella catering costs

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access
Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Plates, cutlery and glassware

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.

Getting an accurate quote

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

The date and rough timings
Roughly how many adults and children
A picture of where we’d cook
Any dietary needs and allergies

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.

Planning the cooking area

We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:

The venue’s permission for live cooking
Parking close enough to carry equipment
Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover

Is live paella right for you?

With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.

Questions to ask before you book

Who provides the crockery
The deadline for final numbers
The venue requirements
Whether VAT is included

Planners, venues and businesses

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.

DIY paella versus live catering

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.

If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.

Questions from TN19

Do we need to provide equipment?

We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.

Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.

What space do you need to cook?

A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.

What is live paella catering?

We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.

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, timed around your event.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.

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

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