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Live paella catering in Worth, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Worth and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
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Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella catering for your event in Worth
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Worth. Whether it is naming days and family parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In and around Worth, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Worth (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Worth
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
Your questions about paella catering in Worth
Which station should guests use for Worth?
Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Worth from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cover Worth?
We do. We cook at events in Worth and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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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. In Worth, 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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 paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Worth
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Worth
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Live paella in Worth: local details
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Worth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Worth to Brighton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Worth include Gravetye Manor (4.2 miles south-east) and Priest House (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Three Bridges station is about 0.7 miles away. Worth is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in RH10 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road. Close by, we cover events in Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Worth include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dem Shish pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Worth
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Worth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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