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Live paella catering in Twineham, West Sussex
Planning paella catering in Twineham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Twineham?
About our paella catering in Twineham
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. On the menu are paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and retirement celebrations.
In a rural place like Twineham, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Twineham (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Twineham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Places near Twineham
What else we do in Twineham
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Twineham questions
Which station should guests use for Twineham?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Twineham: venues, travel and local tips
Twineham is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Twineham CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Twineham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Twineham for paella catering include Twineham Green (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Crosspost (2 miles north), High Cross (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2 miles east) and Burgess Hill Museum (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Twineham includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (2.5 miles east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Twineham. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Twineham and across West Sussex
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
- 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