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Paella Catering for Ebernoe events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ebernoe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Ebernoe
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella catering in Ebernoe, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and office lunches and staff parties, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Ebernoe, 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Ebernoe
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Count adults and children separately
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.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella catering around Ebernoe
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we can cook for your guests. Ebernoe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Ebernoe include Petworth House (3.7 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ebernoe, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in GU28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Ebernoe
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.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evenings in Ebernoe stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in Ebernoe? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Common questions in Ebernoe
How far is Ebernoe from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ebernoe?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
- 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