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Live paella catering in Roffey, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Roffey. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in Roffey
How our paella catering works in Roffey
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Roffey. We cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and we’re often booked for weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer barbecues.
A place like Roffey frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Roffey (RH12, RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What else we do in Roffey
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Roffey. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Roffey and across West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What affects the price in Roffey
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Roffey, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Common questions in Roffey
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Roffey close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
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.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Who books paella catering in Roffey?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Catering an event in Roffey
Roffey is about 1 mile north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Roffey and the surrounding area. Roffey is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Roffey to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Littlehaven station is about 0.6 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Northolmes Junior School, can book us as a food stall. Roffey is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in RH12 and RH13 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Innes Road, Agate Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Roffey, we also cover Mannings Heath (2 miles south), Faygate (2 miles north-east), Colgate (2 miles east), Monk's Gate (3 miles south) and Kilnwood Vale (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (1.1 miles west). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Millais School (0.8 miles south-west) and Bohunt Horsham (1.1 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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