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Live paella catering in Codmore Hill, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Codmore Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Codmore Hill
Who books paella catering in Codmore Hill?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Codmore Hill:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Paella catering in Codmore Hill, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and big birthdays, with paella Valenciana, black rice and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Codmore Hill, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Why choose live paella in Codmore Hill?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Codmore Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Codmore Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Codmore Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Codmore Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Codmore Hill and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Catering an event in Codmore Hill
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Codmore Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Codmore Hill, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Codmore Hill, we cover Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Mens.
- 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