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Paella party catering in Hassocks, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hassocks: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Hassocks
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
About our paella party catering in Hassocks
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
For a party in Hassocks, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Hassocks until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Hosting a paella party in Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Hassocks. Hassocks is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hassocks to Brighton (7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Hassocks station is in Hassocks itself. Hassocks is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hassocks include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hassocks pub (under half a mile south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose paella party catering in Hassocks?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hassocks:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Francis of Assisi, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hassocks
How far is Hassocks from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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More for events in Hassocks
- 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