East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Forest Row events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Forest Row: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Conferences and training days
- Open days and launches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering for Forest Row events
Forest Row 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 Forest Row for guests?
East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll explain how we work.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Can staff get involved?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Corporate paella catering in Forest Row, cooked live
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Typical bookings include product launches and open days and team days, with Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
Around Forest Row, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Step by step
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. December events in Forest Row are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Forest Row?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Get facilities approval early
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
For event organisers in Forest Row
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Forest Row? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Nearby places to Forest Row
More for events in Forest Row
Occasions we cook for in Forest Row
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Team-building days
- Training days and conferences
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a team event in Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Work events in Forest Row are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Forest Row is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Forest Row to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Forest Row is about 29 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of RH18. Your work event could be at a home on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Forest Row, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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