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Corporate Paella Catering for Selsfield Common events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Selsfield Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Charity days
- Summer parties for staff
- Open days and launches
Planning an event in Selsfield Common?
How our corporate paella catering works in Selsfield Common
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. On the menu are paella lunches, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are often booked for team-building events and christmas and end-of-year parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Selsfield Common suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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What else we do in Selsfield Common
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Selsfield Common hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Selsfield Common
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Selsfield Common: your questions answered
How far is Selsfield Common from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll provide it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Selsfield Common.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a Christmas party in Selsfield Common, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Business events near Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For a work event in Selsfield Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Selsfield Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Selsfield Common is about 28 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 3.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of RH19. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is simple for us to get to with everything for your work event. Other places close to Selsfield Common for corporate paella catering include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Selsfield Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
- 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