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Paella catering in TN20

We cook at events in every part of the TN20 postcode district, which takes in Mayfield, Wellbrook and Five Ashes. Everything is cooked live on the day.

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Our paella catering in TN20

A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and staff parties and work lunches.

Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.

You share your date, numbers and venue.
We plan the menu with you, including 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.

Prices in TN20

Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why book with us

Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Fast service from the pan
A quote that spells everything out
Cooking your guests will gather round to watch

How to get a price

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.

Landmarks near Mayfield

Events here are frequently close to Mayfield Church of England Primary School, Church of St. Dunstan and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. Mayfield’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mayfield include Crowborough Country Park.

Planning live paella in TN20

Across TN20, we cook in 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Mayfield, Wellbrook and Five Ashes or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN20, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.

Mayfield: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St. Dunstan, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 3.6 miles away. Evenings in Mayfield stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Organising for someone else?

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in TN20? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.

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.

Planning for every diet

We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Confirm allergies by email
Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Tell us how many children are coming
Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet

Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.

We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.

How we price paella catering

Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:

Starters, canapés and desserts
Guest numbers
Whether you need crockery
Distance and access to the venue

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

What we need to know

These details help us quote quickly:

The date and rough timings
Diets and allergies you know about
The address or venue name
Approximate guest numbers, including children

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.

What’s in the pans

Paella Valenciana

The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.

Seafood paella

Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.

Questions from TN20

Do you provide plates and cutlery?

If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.

Do you cater for vegetarian guests?

Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.

Is it really cooked live?

It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.

How much is live paella catering?

It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.

How soon do we need to book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.

What space do you need to cook?

Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.

Is halal food available?

We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.

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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