East Sussex · England
Paella catering in TN34
Live paella catering across TN34, from Hastings, Hastings Old Town and Belmont. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in TN34
Where we cater in TN34
- Hastings
- Hastings Old Town
- Belmont
- Blacklands
- Rock-a-Nore
- America Ground
- St Helen's
- St Leonards
- Hollington
- Ore
- Silverhill
- Baldslow
Catering in TN34
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in TN34
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and family celebrations and christenings, with black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in TN34 and across East Sussex
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Around Hastings
In Hastings, that can mean a party near St Paul's Church of England Academy, The Duke pub and William Parker Sports College and the streets around them. Nearby too are Alexandra Park (under half a mile south-east), University School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Luke's Church (within half a mile west). The closest station to Hastings is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hastings include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Live paella across TN34: what to know
Across TN34, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Hastings, St Leonards and Hastings Old Town to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 12 places in TN34 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Hastings: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Alexandra Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Paul's Church of England Academy, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Hastings? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Why live paella works
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you are celebrating in TN34, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
FAQs for TN34
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
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 do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
- 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