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Paella Catering for Broadbridge Heath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Broadbridge Heath. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Broadbridge Heath
Paella catering in Broadbridge Heath, made fresh on the day
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it’s milestone birthday parties and community events and fairs, we can cook seafood paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Broadbridge Heath, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella catering in Broadbridge Heath
What’s the nearest station to Broadbridge Heath for guests?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Who books paella catering in Broadbridge Heath?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Broadbridge Heath book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shelley Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Planning live paella in Broadbridge Heath
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Broadbridge Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Broadbridge Heath. Broadbridge Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 1.2 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St. John's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Broadbridge Heath, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of RH12 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Broadbridge Heath for paella catering include Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tanbridge House School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shelley Arms (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Broadbridge Heath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Broadbridge Heath
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broadbridge Heath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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