West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Clayton
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Clayton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Customer events
- Team-building days
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering for Clayton events
What affects the price in Clayton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Clayton
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Whether it is open days and launches and conferences and training days, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas and more.
An away day near Clayton is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Clayton (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Common questions in Clayton
What’s the nearest station to Clayton for guests?
Hassocks station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
How far is Clayton from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. 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.
Can you cook at our office?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Planning a team event in Clayton
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Clayton and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile north. Central London is about 41 miles from Clayton, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. From Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (under half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Clayton include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Clayton include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Clayton
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Places near Clayton
Other catering in Clayton
For event organisers in Clayton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Share the timings for food
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Events we cater in Clayton
It brings teams together around the pans.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas parties
- Fundraisers
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building days
Historic houses near Clayton include Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Clayton have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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