West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Shermanbury, West Sussex
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shermanbury: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days and launches
- Conference lunches
- Customer events
Planning an event in Shermanbury?
Where we can cook in Shermanbury
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
How our corporate paella catering works in Shermanbury
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Whether it is office lunches and away days and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Shermanbury suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Think about shade and seating
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Planning a team event in Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Shermanbury to Brighton (11 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across RH13. Local streets include Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
For catering that is part of the event, live paella stands out. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Shermanbury and across West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
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. After-work summer parties in Shermanbury 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 provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Events we cater in Shermanbury
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Launches and open days
- Team days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Training days and conferences
Shermanbury is about 38 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Shermanbury
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Shermanbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Places near Shermanbury
What else we do in Shermanbury
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shermanbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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