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Corporate Paella Catering in Poynings
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 turns food into part of your work event in Poynings.
- Office lunches and away days
- Conference lunches
- Launches and open days
Live corporate paella catering in Poynings
Corporate paella catering in Poynings, made fresh on the day
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Typical bookings include christmas parties and team days, with vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Poynings suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Corporate events around Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Poynings and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Historic houses near Poynings include Portslade Manor (3.7 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.5 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 6 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Corporate paella catering in BN45 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your work event is on The Street and Cora's Walk or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poynings includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. 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.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. December events in Poynings are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Poynings: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Poynings?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Poynings?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How does payment work for businesses?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will explain how we work.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Other catering in Poynings
- 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