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Paella Party Catering in Forest Row
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Forest Row.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Forest Row
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella party catering in Forest Row, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros and more.
Around Forest Row, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from Forest Row
Which station should guests use for Forest Row?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Forest Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forest Row is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does paella party catering cost in Forest Row?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Forest Row?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Forest Row include Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
DIY paella versus live catering
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 big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Forest Row, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Forest Row parties: what to know
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Forest Row, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Forest Row is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Forest Row to Brighton (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in RH18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Forest Row include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- 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