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Corporate paella catering in Bolney, West Sussex
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Bolney: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Product launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client and customer events
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Corporate paella catering in Bolney, made fresh on the day
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list. We’re frequently asked to cater conferences and training days and charity and fundraising events, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Bolney, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Bolney (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bolney
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Bolney and the whole of West Sussex
Read How we price And The cost guide.
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Common questions in Bolney
Which station should guests use for Bolney?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How far is Bolney from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a Christmas party in Bolney, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Work events in Bolney: access and travel
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For a work event in Bolney, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bolney. Bolney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bolney to Brighton (12 miles away).
Bolney is about 35 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in RH17 is planned around your venue and timings. From The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Who books corporate paella catering in Bolney?
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Bolney:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer parties for staff
- Team lunches
- Launches and open days
Historic houses near Bolney include Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles east) and Tyes Place (3.2 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
What corporate paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
- 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