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Paella Party Catering in Codmore Hill
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Codmore Hill and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Codmore Hill
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella party catering in Codmore Hill, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for celebrations of life and leaving dos and retirements.
A country party near Codmore Hill is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Codmore Hill
Also in Codmore Hill
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Codmore Hill and the whole of West Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Hosting a paella party in Codmore Hill
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Codmore Hill is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Codmore Hill, we also cover Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Codmore Hill includes The Mens.
Questions from Codmore Hill
What’s the nearest station to Codmore Hill for guests?
Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Codmore Hill close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Who books paella party catering in Codmore Hill?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Codmore Hill book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile south-west) and Parham House (3.7 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Codmore Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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