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Paella Party Catering for Balcombe events
Planning paella party catering in Balcombe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Balcombe
Paella party catering in Balcombe, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
Near Balcombe, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Balcombe (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Balcombe
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books paella party catering in Balcombe?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Balcombe, people book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Balcombe station is in Balcombe itself.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Balcombe, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Balcombe
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Balcombe
Other catering in Balcombe
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Balcombe
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Balcombe parties: what to know
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Balcombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.5 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Balcombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RH17 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or the roads around them. Balcombe is on the B2036, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Balcombe questions
Is Balcombe close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Balcombe for guests?
Balcombe has its own station: Balcombe station.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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