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Paella Catering in Rowhook
Looking for paella catering in Rowhook? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Rowhook
About our paella catering in Rowhook
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Rowhook, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Rowhook
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Rowhook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Your questions about paella catering in Rowhook
How far is Rowhook from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Rowhook too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you come to Rowhook?
Yes, we do. Rowhook is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Rowhook: venues, travel and local tips
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Rowhook are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Rowhook is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Rowhook to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Farlington School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Farlington Strood Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Rowhook is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of RH12 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Rowhook
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rowhook book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Warnham station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Rowhook, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Also near Rowhook
More for events in Rowhook
- 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