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Corporate Paella Catering in Mackerel's Common
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Mackerel's Common and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team-building days
- Conferences and training days
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Mackerel's Common?
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How our corporate paella catering works in Mackerel's Common
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. We cook bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for customer events and product launches and open days.
At country venues around Mackerel's Common, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your work event in Mackerel's Common
It’s memorable.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Team days
- Product launches and open days
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
Historic houses near Mackerel's Common include Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a Christmas party in Mackerel's Common, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. 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.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
Mackerel's Common: your questions answered
How far is Mackerel's Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Mackerel's Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mackerel's Common.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What documents can you provide?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll send what you need.
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A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Mackerel's Common
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Business events near Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Mackerel's Common and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Billingshurst station is about 4.8 miles away. Mackerel's Common is about 37 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Wherever your work event is in RH14, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. For work events just outside Mackerel's Common, we cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What affects the price in Mackerel's Common
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Mackerel's Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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