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Paella Catering in Tinsley Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Tinsley Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering near Tinsley Green
FAQs for Tinsley Green
Could we have live paella in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels Church: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Paella catering in Tinsley Green, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and family celebrations and christenings.
In a hamlet or village like Tinsley Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in Tinsley Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Tinsley Green
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Where we can cook in Tinsley Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Tinsley Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Tinsley Green: venues, travel and local tips
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Tinsley Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Forge Wood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in RH10, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Radford Road and Steers Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Tinsley Green, we cover Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tinsley Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
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Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across West Sussex, including Tinsley Green
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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