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Paella Catering for Slinfold events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Slinfold. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Slinfold events
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
About our paella catering in Slinfold
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Somewhere as small as Slinfold, a garden or field is often the venue. 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.
- Location
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Slinfold? 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.
- 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Slinfold: venues, travel and local tips
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Slinfold to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Slinfold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Slinfold to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 2.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Slinfold CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Slinfold, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can bring paella catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Park Road and West Way. Close by, we cover events in The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
Why choose paella catering in Slinfold?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in Slinfold, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Slinfold? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
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.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
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Slinfold questions
Is Slinfold close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Slinfold?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
- 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