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Corporate Paella Catering for East Marden events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in East Marden: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas parties
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering near East Marden
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover East Marden and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
About our corporate paella catering in East Marden
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and christmas parties, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around East Marden suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. December events in East Marden are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
Common questions in East Marden
Is East Marden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in East Marden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Corporate events around East Marden
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. For corporate paella catering in East Marden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 51 miles from East Marden, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. For work events just outside East Marden, we cover Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around East Marden includes Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Occasions we cook for in East Marden
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Here are some of the events we cook for in East Marden and West Sussex:
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team days
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near East Marden
Other catering in East Marden
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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