West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in River, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in River. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Client hospitality
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in River?
Events we cater in River
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In River, people book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
- Client and customer events
- Team-building events
Central London is about 42 miles from River, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in River
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We cook bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater conference lunches and away days and office lunches.
An away day near River is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Work events in River: access and travel
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Work events in River are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from River to Guildford (17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Paella compared with other options
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across West Sussex, including River
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
River questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like River?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we will plan service around it.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Also in River
What affects the price in River
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in River, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. In River, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning corporate paella catering in River? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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