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Paella Party Catering for Balls Cross events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Balls Cross.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Balls Cross?
Perfect for your party in Balls Cross
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How our paella party catering works in Balls Cross
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and street and neighbourhood parties.
Near Balls Cross, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Balls Cross is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Balls Cross
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Balls Cross parties: what to know
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Balls Cross and the surrounding area. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Balls Cross to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Balls Cross include Petworth House (2.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Balls Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the GU28 postcode area. We also cook at parties in Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Also near Balls Cross
What else we do in Balls Cross
Where we can cook in Balls Cross
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
For event organisers in Balls Cross
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Balls Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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