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Paella party catering in Broadfield, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broadfield and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Broadfield
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Broadfield until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella party catering for your party in Broadfield
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For wakes and celebrations of life and christenings and naming days, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a place like Broadfield, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Who books paella party catering in Broadfield?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Broadfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broadfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Broadfield parties: what to know
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Broadfield. Broadfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Parks such as Target Hill Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Historic houses near Broadfield include Tyes Place (4.4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in RH11 and RH10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Broadfield for paella party catering include Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Broadfield include Discovery New School (0.5 miles east) and Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
FAQs for Broadfield
We’re having a ceremony at Christ The Lord: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Broadfield from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Broadfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Broadfield is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Also near Broadfield
Also in Broadfield
- 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