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Paella Catering for Kingsfold events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kingsfold: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in Kingsfold
Paella catering in Kingsfold, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and retirement and leaving parties.
For a rural spot like Kingsfold, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What affects the price in Kingsfold
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Kingsfold stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Kingsfold and the whole of West Sussex
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Kingsfold: your questions answered
Is Kingsfold too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Kingsfold from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much does paella catering cost in Kingsfold?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Nearby places to Kingsfold
What else we do in Kingsfold
Planning live paella in Kingsfold
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH12 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Kingsfold is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Duck Public House (0.7 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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