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Paella Catering in West Grinstead
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in West Grinstead.
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near West Grinstead
About our paella catering in West Grinstead
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Somewhere like West Grinstead, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from West Grinstead
Do you come out to small places like West Grinstead?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Nearby places to West Grinstead
Also in West Grinstead
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For event organisers in West Grinstead
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
West Grinstead: venues, travel and local tips
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we can bring the pans to you. West Grinstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from West Grinstead to Brighton (13 miles away).
We cater events across RH13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to West Grinstead for paella catering include Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Open spaces near West Grinstead include Knepp Wildland.
Why choose paella catering in West Grinstead?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
What affects the price in West Grinstead
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In West Grinstead, 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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