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Paella party catering in Colgate, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Colgate and across West Sussex.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Colgate?
Parties in Colgate: gardens, venues and local tips
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Colgate, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Thinking of a party in Target Hill Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Anywhere in RH13 and RH12, we can bring paella party catering to you. From Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Colgate, we cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
Paella party catering in Colgate, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties.
In a small place like Colgate, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Colgate
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Saviour's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Colgate, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Colgate questions
How far is Colgate from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Colgate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Colgate
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Colgate
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colgate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Colgate
Also in Colgate
- 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