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Paella Catering for Whitemans Green events
Planning paella catering in Whitemans Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Whitemans Green?
About our paella catering in Whitemans Green
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Whitemans Green. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and milestone birthday parties, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Whitemans Green, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Whitemans Green
How far is Whitemans Green from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Whitemans Green 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Whitemans Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across West Sussex, including Whitemans Green
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Whitemans Green: venues, travel and local tips
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From the centre of Whitemans Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Whitemans Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Whitemans Green to Brighton (13 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Haywards Heath station is about 1.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitemans Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in RH17, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road. If your venue is just outside Whitemans Green, we also cover Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east) and Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Who books paella catering in Whitemans Green?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (0.6 miles south) and Tyes Place (1.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Places near Whitemans Green
Other catering in Whitemans Green
- 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