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Paella Catering for Durfold Wood events
Looking for paella catering in Durfold Wood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Durfold Wood
Paella catering in Durfold Wood, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Durfold Wood. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In a small place like Durfold Wood, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Durfold Wood hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Live paella in Durfold Wood: local details
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Durfold Wood and nearby villages. Durfold Wood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 4.5 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Durfold Wood. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the RH14 postcode area. From Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Durfold Wood, we also cover Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Durfold Wood include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Occasions we cook for in Durfold Wood
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. In Durfold Wood, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Durfold Wood
Do you come out to small places like Durfold Wood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cater in Durfold Wood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Durfold Wood is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
- 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