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Paella Party Catering in Furnace Wood
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Furnace Wood.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Furnace Wood events
Paella party catering in Furnace Wood, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Furnace Wood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Furnace Wood: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Furnace Wood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Parties in Furnace Wood: gardens, venues and local tips
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Furnace Wood and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Furnace Wood to Brighton (21 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Furnace Wood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RH19, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road. We also cook at parties in Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furnace Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Why choose paella party catering in Furnace Wood?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
In Furnace Wood and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Furnace Wood include Saint Hill Manor (3 miles south-east) and Standen (3.4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Furnace Wood until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Furnace Wood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What affects the price in Furnace Wood
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning paella party catering in Furnace Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Furnace Wood
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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