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Live paella catering in Haslingbourne, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Haslingbourne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Haslingbourne
Paella catering around Haslingbourne
Haslingbourne is about 12 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we can bring the pans to you. Haslingbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 3.8 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Petworth Cof E Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haslingbourne, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Haslingbourne, we cover Petworth (1 mile north-west), Rotherbridge (1 mile west), Hampers Green (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-west) and Upperton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.9 miles south-west) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Haslingbourne includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
How our paella catering works in Haslingbourne
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Haslingbourne. For big birthdays and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Haslingbourne, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Haslingbourne (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. In Haslingbourne, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Haslingbourne hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Where we can cook in Haslingbourne
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Occasions we cook for in Haslingbourne
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
FAQs for Haslingbourne
Is Haslingbourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Haslingbourne for guests?
Pulborough station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you come to Haslingbourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Haslingbourne is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What affects the price in Haslingbourne
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can 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