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Paella catering in TN37
We cook at events in every part of the TN37 postcode district, including Baldslow, Hastings and St Leonards. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in TN37?
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Events we cater in TN37
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All 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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About paella catering in TN37
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. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- 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.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why hosts in TN37 choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Baldslow
In Baldslow, that can mean a party near Church of St John the Evangelist, Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood and Ark Helenswood Academy. Also close by are Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south) and The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Live paella across TN37: what to know
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in TN37, so the setting can be anything from Hastings, St Leonards and Hollington to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 8 places in TN37 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Baldslow: For guests coming by train, Ore station is about 2.3 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ark Helenswood Academy, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Baldslow stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Why live paella works
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in TN37 book us for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in TN37
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much does paella catering cost in TN37?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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