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Live paella catering in Broadfield, West Sussex
Planning paella catering in Broadfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Broadfield?
About our paella catering in Broadfield
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Broadfield. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and office lunches and staff parties, we can cook black rice, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
Around Broadfield, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Broadfield
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Events in Broadfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broadfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Broadfield to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Seymour Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Christ The Lord, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cater events across the RH11 and RH10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadfield include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Broadfield include Discovery New School (0.5 miles east) and Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broadfield
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Places near Broadfield
More for events in Broadfield
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Broadfield stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Broadfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Broadfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ The Lord?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Broadfield for guests?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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 desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in Broadfield
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Broadfield, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Crawley station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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