West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Hickstead
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Hickstead.
- Company summer parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering for Hickstead events
How our corporate paella catering works in Hickstead
Live paella makes lunch an activity. Popular choices include canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches, and we’re regularly asked to cater away days and office lunches and christmas parties.
An away day near Hickstead is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a Christmas party in Hickstead, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Hickstead
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Work events in Hickstead: access and travel
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Hickstead to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Hickstead include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 37 miles from Hickstead, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area. Other places close to Hickstead for corporate paella catering include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Why choose live paella in Hickstead?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hickstead
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Events we cater in Hickstead
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
- Product launches and open days
- End-of-year celebrations
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Hickstead
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
FAQs for Hickstead
What’s the nearest station to Hickstead for guests?
Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Hickstead close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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