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Corporate paella catering in Balcombe, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Balcombe.
- Launches and open days
- Office lunches and away days
- Customer events
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Balcombe
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Whether it is charity and fundraising events and end-of-year celebrations, we can cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and bowl food for your guests.
An away day near Balcombe is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Balcombe (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Balcombe
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
What corporate paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. December events in Balcombe are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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FAQs for Balcombe
Is Balcombe too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Balcombe?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can staff get involved?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. 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.
Why Balcombe hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Balcombe for staff parties and team days
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Tell us where your work event in Balcombe will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Balcombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Balcombe to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.5 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Balcombe station is in Balcombe itself. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or the roads around them. With the B2036 close by, Balcombe is simple for us to get to. We also cook at work events in Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- 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