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Paella Catering in Coneyhurst
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Coneyhurst.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella catering in Coneyhurst
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coneyhurst
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
About our paella catering in Coneyhurst
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and naming days and family parties.
Somewhere like Coneyhurst, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
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Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Coneyhurst? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Coneyhurst
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Coneyhurst, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Coneyhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Weald School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Coneyhurst, we cover Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Perfect for your event in Coneyhurst
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (4.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Coneyhurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coneyhurst for guests?
Billingshurst station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Coneyhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater in Coneyhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Coneyhurst is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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