West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Gay Street events
Looking for paella party catering in Gay Street? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
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Paella party catering in Gay Street, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Gay Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Gay Street (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gay Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Gay Street
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Gay Street, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Gay Street
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Gay Street, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Gay Street include Old Place Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.2 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Parties in Gay Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Gay Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Gay Street to Brighton (17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Gay Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Gay Street for paella party catering include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
The countryside around Gay Street includes The Mens.
Towns and villages near Gay Street
Other catering in Gay Street
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Gay Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Gay Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Gay Street?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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