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Paella catering in West Sussex

Wherever you are in West Sussex, we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event.

Paella catering in West Sussex

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What we do in West Sussex

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How paella catering works in West Sussex

Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include big birthdays and leaving dos and retirements, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.

Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.

  1. Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
  2. Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
  3. Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
  4. We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
  5. We serve, then leave our area tidy.

What it costs in West Sussex

Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.

What you get with us

  • Catering across West Sussex, including West Sussex
  • Starters and desserts to complete the menu
  • No hidden extras in your quote
  • Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests

Getting a price

Thinking about paella catering for your event in West Sussex? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.

Near you in Crawley

Events here are frequently close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. You will also find The George Hotel (less than half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.

Paella catering in West Sussex: local guide

From Crawley, Horsham and Worthing to 293 villages and hamlets, events across West Sussex range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Parts of West Sussex are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. 121 of the places we cover in West Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.

Crawley: Parks such as Tilgate Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Crawley station is in Crawley itself. Evenings in Crawley stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

Live paella or other catering?

Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.

Comparing caterers

  • A clear list of what’s included
  • Space, access and power needs
  • How long the team stays
  • When final numbers are due

Space, weather and the venue

We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:

  • Parking close enough to carry equipment
  • Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
  • A safe distance from anything that could catch

For event organisers in West Sussex

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Catering for every guest

A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:

  • Confirm allergies by email
  • Make sure each pan is labelled
  • Tell us what else is being served
  • Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences

Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.

Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.

What paella catering costs

There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:

  • The length of service
  • Plates, cutlery and glassware
  • How many courses
  • Waiting and bar staff

Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.

What to tell us

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

  • Which courses you have in mind
  • A picture of where we’d cook
  • Whether the venue has crockery or staff
  • Approximate guest numbers, including children

Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.

West Sussex questions

Is the paella gluten-free?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.

Can paella be the only main course?

Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.

Do we need to provide equipment?

All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.

Are premium seafood options available?

Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.

What about pudding?

Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.

Do you do starters?

Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.

What space do you need to cook?

Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.

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  • 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

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