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Live paella catering in Kent Street, West Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kent Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Kent Street
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Kent Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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About our paella catering in Kent Street
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Kent Street, events are normally 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Kent Street
Other catering in Kent Street
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kent Street
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Kent Street: venues, travel and local tips
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Kent Street will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Kent Street is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over RH13 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
For event organisers in Kent Street
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
FAQs for Kent Street
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Kent Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much does paella catering cost in Kent Street?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just 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