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Paella Party Catering in Heath Common
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Heath Common.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in Heath Common
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our paella party catering works in Heath Common
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for wakes and celebrations of life and anniversary celebrations.
Country parties near Heath Common suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Heath Common
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Places near Heath Common
What else we do in Heath Common
Occasions we cook for in Heath Common
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Heath Common, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about paella party catering in Heath Common
Is Heath Common close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
For event organisers in Heath Common
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Heath Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning a party in Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Parties in Heath Common 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. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Heath Common is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Heath Common for paella party catering include Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
What affects the price in Heath Common
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Heath Common hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Heath Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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