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Corporate Paella Catering for Saddlescombe events
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 Saddlescombe.
- Summer staff parties
- Training days and conferences
- Client hospitality
Planning an event in Saddlescombe?
Work events in Saddlescombe: access and travel
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For a work event in Saddlescombe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Saddlescombe include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.7 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Saddlescombe is about 42 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 6 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Wherever your work event is in BN45, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover work events in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 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 (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Saddlescombe include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
About our corporate paella catering in Saddlescombe
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. For office lunches and away days and customer events, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food and more.
For rural venues near Saddlescombe, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose corporate paella catering in Saddlescombe?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Saddlescombe and West Sussex:
- Office lunches and away days
- Open days and launches
- Conference lunches
- Client hospitality
For staff and clients coming by train, Hassocks station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Get facilities approval early
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Saddlescombe
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Questions from Saddlescombe
Can you cook in Waterhall?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Saddlescombe?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can the team help cook?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll provide it.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. After-work summer parties in Saddlescombe 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 choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
- 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