West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Crabtree
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Crabtree.
- Fundraisers
- Customer events
- Training days and conferences
Planning an event in Crabtree?
About our corporate paella catering in Crabtree
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. For christmas and end-of-year parties and company summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
For rural venues near Crabtree, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Crabtree: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Crabtree?
Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Leonardslee?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will provide it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Crabtree, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Crabtree
Business events near Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we can cook for your guests. Crabtree is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Crabtree to Brighton (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Crabtree include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Horsham station is about 4.6 miles away.
We cater work events across the RH13 postcode area. From Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Crabtree, we also cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. 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.
Why Crabtree hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
What affects the price in Crabtree
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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