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Paella Party Catering for Cowfold events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Cowfold. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Paella party catering in Cowfold, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, with churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Cowfold suit live 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 one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Cowfold: your questions answered
Is Cowfold too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Cowfold close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Planning a party in Cowfold
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Cowfold will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Cowfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Paella party catering in RH13 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Cowfold, we also cover Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Cowfold until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Cowfold, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Cowfold hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Cowfold
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Cowfold
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Cowfold and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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