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Corporate Paella Catering for East Grinstead events
Planning corporate paella catering in East Grinstead? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
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Corporate paella catering in East Grinstead, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. On the menu are Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for team-building events and client and customer events.
A summer party at the office in East Grinstead is easy with live paella, if the site allows it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Get facilities approval early
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a Christmas party in East Grinstead, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Work events in East Grinstead: access and travel
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around East Grinstead. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, East Grinstead station is in East Grinstead itself. Central London is about 26 miles from East Grinstead, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across the RH19 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and London Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A22 and A264 close by, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to. We also cook at work events in Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, East Grinstead has lots of places to hold a work event.
Nearby you will also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Grinstead? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in East Grinstead
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or RH19 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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East Grinstead questions
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to East Grinstead for guests?
East Grinstead station, in East Grinstead itself.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll confirm with facilities.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to East Grinstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and East Grinstead is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Grinstead
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Who books corporate paella catering in East Grinstead?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Grinstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Conferences and training days
- Company summer parties
- Charity days
- Team days
By road, East Grinstead is on or near the A22 and A264, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- 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