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Paella catering in TN38
We cook at events in every part of the TN38 postcode district, which takes in St Leonards, Hollington and Silverhill. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in TN38
Paella has always been food for 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 TN38. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversary celebrations, serving black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in TN38
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN38 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in St Leonards
Events here are frequently close to The St Leonards Academy, University School and St John the Evangelist's Church, among other places. You’ll also find St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy (under half a mile west), Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south-east) and Summerfields Wood (0.8 miles east). St Leonards has its own railway station: St Leonards Warrior Square station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around St Leonards includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Planning live paella in TN38
There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in TN38, so the setting can be anything from Hastings, St Leonards and Hollington to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 7 of the places we cover in TN38 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
St Leonards: Parks such as Summerfields Wood normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in St Leonards until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in TN38? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
In TN38 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Questions from TN38
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
- 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