West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Abbotsford
Looking for corporate paella catering in Abbotsford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conference lunches
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering in Abbotsford
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Abbotsford
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. For launches and open days and client hospitality, we can cook canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Abbotsford, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Think about shade and seating
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Occasions we cook for in Abbotsford
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Abbotsford book us for events such as:
- Training days and conferences
- Fundraisers
- Summer parties for staff
- Team days
Abbotsford is about 36 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
Work events in Abbotsford: access and travel
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your work event in Abbotsford, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Abbotsford to Brighton (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Abbotsford include Ockenden Manor (2.3 miles north) and Tyes Place (4.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Wivelsfield station is about 1.2 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH15, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. We also cook at work events in Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sheddingdean Community Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Public House (0.7 miles south)
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Common questions in Abbotsford
Is Abbotsford close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Abbotsford?
Wivelsfield station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Towns and villages near Abbotsford
Also in Abbotsford
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. December events in Abbotsford are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Abbotsford
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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 keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price corporate paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- 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