West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Hurst Wickham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Hurst Wickham.
- Charity days
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Planning an event in Hurst Wickham?
How our corporate paella catering works in Hurst Wickham
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Whether it is christmas parties and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food.
An away day near Hurst Wickham is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Hurst Wickham?
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Customer events
- Company summer parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Hassocks station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Hurst Wickham have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Share the timings for food
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Also near Hurst Wickham
Other catering in Hurst Wickham
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Hurst Wickham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hurst Wickham
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Work events in Hurst Wickham: access and travel
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hurst Wickham and nearby villages. Hurst Wickham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (5 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Hurst Wickham is about 39 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area. That could mean a work event in a garden on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane. Other places close to Hurst Wickham for corporate paella catering include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Hurst Wickham include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
FAQs for Hurst Wickham
Is Hurst Wickham close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hurst Wickham for guests?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Hurst Wickham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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