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Corporate Paella Catering in Highbrook
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Highbrook. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conferences and training days
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering in Highbrook
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Highbrook
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food, and we are often booked for fundraisers and away days and office lunches.
Team away days in the countryside around Highbrook suit 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.
- Area
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Highbrook
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Highbrook and across West Sussex
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Corporate events around Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Highbrook is about 31 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Balcombe station is about 3.4 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For corporate paella catering in RH17, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover work events in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. December events in Highbrook are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Highbrook? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Who books corporate paella catering in Highbrook?
It is memorable.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Conference lunches
- Client hospitality
- Christmas parties
- Summer staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Highbrook
Is Highbrook too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Highbrook?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Also near Highbrook
Also in Highbrook
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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