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Paella Party Catering in Chelwood Gate
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Chelwood Gate.
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Chelwood Gate
Paella party catering in Chelwood Gate, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Chelwood Gate. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook mixed paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
Near Chelwood Gate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Chelwood Gate
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chelwood Gate hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Chelwood Gate 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Chelwood Gate
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Chelwood Gate. Chelwood Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Chelwood Gate Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Chelwood Gate is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in RH17, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chelwood Gate include Brickfield Meadow.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Chelwood Gate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Where we can cook in Chelwood Gate
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Why choose paella party catering in Chelwood Gate?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Chelwood Gate include Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Nearby places to Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
- 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