West Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Hurstpierpoint
Looking for paella catering in Hurstpierpoint? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Hurstpierpoint events
How our paella catering works in Hurstpierpoint
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and anniversary celebrations, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For a place the size of Hurstpierpoint, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hurstpierpoint: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hurstpierpoint close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does paella catering cost in Hurstpierpoint?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Nearby places to Hurstpierpoint
More for events in Hurstpierpoint
Why choose paella catering in Hurstpierpoint?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hurstpierpoint book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Hurstpierpoint? 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.
- 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hurstpierpoint
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering an event in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Events in Hurstpierpoint are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hurstpierpoint to Brighton (7 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 1.5 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hurstpierpoint, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across BN6. From High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Hurstpierpoint include the B2116, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hurstpierpoint includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (under half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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