West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Five Oaks
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Five Oaks and across West Sussex.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Five Oaks?
About our paella party catering in Five Oaks
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Five Oaks, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Five Oaks?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Five Oaks and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Five Oaks
What else we do in Five Oaks
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Parties in Five Oaks: gardens, venues and local tips
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Parties in Five Oaks are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Five Oaks, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Five Oaks? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Five Oaks
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Five Oaks? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Five Oaks and across West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Questions from Five Oaks
Is Five Oaks close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Five Oaks for guests?
Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cover Five Oaks?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Five Oaks is within our area. 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