West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in West Hoathly
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in West Hoathly and the surrounding area.
- Launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Client and customer events
Planning an event in West Hoathly?
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How our corporate paella catering works in West Hoathly
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. For client and customer events and christmas parties, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
An away day near West Hoathly is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Share the timings for food
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
The cooking area stays tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
West Hoathly for staff parties and team days
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in West Hoathly and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Central London is about 29 miles from West Hoathly, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of RH19. Local streets include Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to West Hoathly for corporate paella catering include Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near West Hoathly include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in West Hoathly
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover West Hoathly and the whole of West Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What affects the price in West Hoathly
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in West Hoathly
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. December events in West Hoathly are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Also near West Hoathly
Also in West Hoathly
Questions from West Hoathly
What’s the nearest station to West Hoathly for guests?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How far is West Hoathly from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Will there be enough food?
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.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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