West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Gay Street, West Sussex
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 Gay Street.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building days
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering near Gay Street
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Gay Street
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Whether it is summer parties for staff and team days, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
For rural venues near Gay Street, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Gay Street
Is Gay Street close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Gay Street?
Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Do you come to Gay Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gay Street and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
What affects the price in Gay Street
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Gay Street?
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Conferences and training days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Launches and open days
Historic houses near Gay Street include Old Place Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.2 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
Gay Street for staff parties and team days
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For corporate paella catering in Gay Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Gay Street is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Gay Street to Brighton (17 miles away).
Central London is about 40 miles from Gay Street, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of RH20. Close by, we cover work events in North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Gay Street, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gay Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Gay Street
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Towns and villages near Gay Street
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
- 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