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Paella catering in TN22
Live paella catering across TN22, covering Uckfield, Ridgewood and Buxted. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across TN22
Towns and villages in TN22
- Uckfield
- Ridgewood
- Buxted
- Maresfield
- Nutley
- Blackboys
- Five Ash Down
- Framfield
- Hadlow Down
- Cooper's Green
- Fairwarp
- High Hurstwood
- Horney Common
- Little Horsted
- Isfield
- Furner's Green
- Budlett's Common
- Down Street
- Duddleswell
- Potter's Green
- Rose Hill
- Etchingwood
What we do in TN22
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across TN22
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Pricing in TN22
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Uckfield
Events here are often close to Uckfield College, St Saviour and The Alma Arms, among other places. You will also find St Philip's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Hempstead Meadow (less than half a mile west). Uckfield has its own railway station: Uckfield station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Catering events across TN22
There are 3 towns and 20 villages and hamlets in TN22, so the setting can be anything from Uckfield, Ridgewood and Buxted to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Uckfield: For guests coming by train, Uckfield has its own station, Uckfield station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Uckfield? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
Events we cater in TN22
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you are celebrating in TN22, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What affects the price in TN22
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in TN22, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
TN22: your questions answered
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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