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Paella Catering in Newtimber
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Newtimber.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella catering in Newtimber
Paella catering for your event in Newtimber
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a rural place like Newtimber, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Newtimber
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Newtimber
What’s the nearest station to Newtimber for guests?
Hassocks station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St John Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cater in Newtimber?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Newtimber. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella catering around Newtimber
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Newtimber include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John Evangelist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Newtimber. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Newtimber? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Newtimber? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Newtimber and across West Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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