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Paella catering in TN31
We cater across all of the TN31 postcode district, including Rye, Northiam and Camber. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across TN31
Where we cater in TN31
- Rye
- Northiam
- Camber
- Broad Oak
- Beckley
- Peasmarsh
- Iden
- Cackle Street
- Playden
- Rye Harbour
- Brede
- Udimore
- Broadland Row
- Houghton Green
- Beckley Furnace
- Cock Marling
- East Guldeford
- Flackley Ash
- Jury's Gap
- Mill Corner
- Rye Foreign
Catering in TN31
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in TN31
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in TN31. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and community events and fairs, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Prices in TN31
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.
What you get with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including TN31
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Rye
Locally, our events take us close to Rye Harbour LNR, Rye College and St Anthony of Padua Church, among other places. You’ll also find Church of St Mary (less than half a mile east), Rye Community Primary School (less than half a mile north) and The Old Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-west). Rye has its own railway station: Rye station. Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (less than half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Rye include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Catering events across TN31
TN31 covers everything from Rye, Northiam and Camber to 20 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. Around 19 places in TN31 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Rye: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Rye Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Rye include Lamb House (less than half a mile south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Rye, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Your questions about paella catering in TN31
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
- 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