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Paella Catering in Dial Post
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dial Post. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Dial Post
Events we cater in Dial Post
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dial Post and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Paella catering for your event in Dial Post
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and family parties, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a small place like Dial Post, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dial Post
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Dial Post: venues, travel and local tips
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Dial Post, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Dial Post. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Paella catering in RH13 is planned around your venue. From The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Dial Post? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Dial Post questions
Is Dial Post too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Dial Post close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Dial Post. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Dial Post hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Dial Post
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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