West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Wivelsfield
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Wivelsfield.
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
Live corporate paella catering in Wivelsfield
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Corporate paella catering in Wivelsfield, made fresh on the day
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. We’re often asked to cater team days and launches and open days, serving Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
An away day near Wivelsfield is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Wivelsfield for staff parties and team days
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your work event is in the RH17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Wivelsfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Wivelsfield to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Wivelsfield is about 37 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Your work event could be at a home on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road. Other places close to Wivelsfield for corporate paella catering include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Wivelsfield include The Burgess Hill Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events we cater in Wivelsfield
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wivelsfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Fundraisers
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Wivelsfield
Also in Wivelsfield
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
What affects the price in Wivelsfield
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
FAQs for Wivelsfield
Which station should guests use for Wivelsfield?
Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cover Wivelsfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wivelsfield and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How does payment work for businesses?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will explain how we work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Wivelsfield are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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