West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Hardham, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hardham and the surrounding area.
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering in Hardham
Corporate paella catering in Hardham, made fresh on the day
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. For away days and office lunches and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Hardham is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Hardham?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Hardham hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. December events in Hardham are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 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.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hardham
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What corporate paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Hardham for staff parties and team days
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Hardham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hardham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hardham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Hardham include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 42 miles from Hardham, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over RH20. For work events just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Nearby places to Hardham
Also in Hardham
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Events we cater in Hardham
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hardham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Team days
- Client hospitality
- Fundraisers
- Christmas parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Hardham
What’s the nearest station to Hardham for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Hardham?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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