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Paella Catering in Horsham
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Horsham and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Horsham
Paella catering in Horsham, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and family gatherings.
For an event in central Horsham, parking and access are what to plan; the cooking itself only needs a level, ventilated spot. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Horsham
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. From the centre of Horsham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Horsham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Horsham to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Hope Chapel, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bohunt Horsham, can book us as a food stall. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Market Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Horsham is on the A24 and A29, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Horsham, we also cover Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Horsham include Kingslea Primary School (under half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (under half a mile south-west)
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Horsham
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horsham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Warnham Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Horsham
Could we have live paella in Warnham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Horsham close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
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What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Horsham? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
- 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