West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Handcross, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Handcross and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
- Customer events
Planning an event in Handcross?
Corporate events around Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Handcross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Handcross to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east. Historic houses near Handcross include Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Your work event could be at a home on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt. Other places close to Handcross for corporate paella catering include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Handcross include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Corporate paella catering in Handcross, made fresh on the day
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include launches and open days and team lunches, serving bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
For rural venues near Handcross, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Handcross (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Handcross
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Handcross
Other catering in Handcross
Questions from Handcross
How far is Handcross from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Handcross?
Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Handcross, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Perfect for your work event in Handcross
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Handcross:
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
- Charity days
- Team-building events
Central London is about 31 miles from Handcross, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Get facilities approval early
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
The space is left clean and tidy.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Why choose live paella in Handcross?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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