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Live paella catering in Broomer's Corner, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Broomer's Corner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella catering in Broomer's Corner
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broomer's Corner
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How our paella catering works in Broomer's Corner
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and birthday celebrations, serving black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
For a rural spot like Broomer's Corner, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Live paella in Broomer's Corner: local details
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Broomer's Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Broomer's Corner to Brighton (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles north-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as William Penn School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Broomer's Corner, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Broomer's Corner, we also cover Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Broomer's Corner questions
Is Broomer's Corner close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Broomer's Corner too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does paella catering cost in Broomer's Corner?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Broomer's Corner? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; 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.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose paella catering in Broomer's Corner?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Broomer's Corner, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Mission Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Broomer's Corner. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
- 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