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Corporate Paella Catering in Coates
Looking for corporate paella catering in Coates? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Team-building days
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering for Coates events
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About our corporate paella catering in Coates
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. We cook paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re frequently booked for fundraisers and customer events.
Team away days in the countryside around Coates suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. After-work summer parties in Coates have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Coates for staff parties and team days
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Coates and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in RH20 is planned around your venue. For work events just outside Coates, we cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coates include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Common questions in Coates
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Coates?
Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do Christmas parties?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Occasions we cook for in Coates
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
Coates is about 43 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
Also in Coates
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Coates hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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