East Sussex · England
Paella catering in TN32
Paella, tapas and desserts across TN32, from Robertsbridge, Staplecross and Northbridge Street. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across TN32
Towns and villages in TN32
- Robertsbridge
- Staplecross
- Northbridge Street
- Mountfield
- Brightling
- Hollingrove
- John's Cross
- Bodiam
- Cripp's Corner
- Oxley's Green
- Salehurst
- Snagshall
- Swaile's Green
- Twelve Oaks
Events we cater in TN32
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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How paella catering works in TN32
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We’re often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and company summer parties, serving paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Pricing in TN32
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why hosts in TN32 choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in TN32 and across East Sussex
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in TN32? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Around Robertsbridge
Locally, our events take us close to The Ostrich Hotel, Robertsbridge United Reformed Church and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Robertsbridge itself: Robertsbridge station. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Catering events across TN32
There are 3 towns and 14 villages and hamlets in TN32, so the setting can be anything from Robertsbridge, Staplecross and Northbridge Street to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN32, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Robertsbridge: Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.8 miles south-east) and Bateman's (3.9 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Salehurst Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In Robertsbridge, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live paella works
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Is live paella right for you?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
TN32: your questions answered
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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