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Paella Party Catering for Barns Green events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Barns Green.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Barns Green?
Paella party catering for your party in Barns Green
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and churros, and we’re frequently booked for big family gatherings and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Barns Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we will come to your venue or garden. Barns Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Barns Green to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
Anywhere in RH13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Barns Green includes Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Your questions about paella party catering in Barns Green
Which station should guests use for Barns Green?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Barns Green close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does paella party catering cost in Barns Green?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Places near Barns Green
More for events in Barns Green
Who books paella party catering in Barns Green?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Barns Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Christs Hospital station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Barns Green
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Barns Green and across West Sussex
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Barns Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Barns Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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