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Paella Catering for Streat events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Streat.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Streat
FAQs for Streat
Is Streat close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Streat?
Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Paella catering for your event in Streat
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for anniversary celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
In a rural place like Streat, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Catering across West Sussex, including Streat
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella catering around Streat
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Streat, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Plumpton Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Plumpton station is about 1.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Streat, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6 and BN7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Streat
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Who books paella catering in Streat?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Streat and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Streat Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Streat? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Streat? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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