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Paella Party Catering in Hurst Wickham
Looking for paella party catering in Hurst Wickham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
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The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Paella party catering in Hurst Wickham, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. For wakes and celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
Near Hurst Wickham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Hurst Wickham, 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.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose paella party catering in Hurst Wickham?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St George, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Hurst Wickham
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a party in Hurst Wickham
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Hurst Wickham. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near Hurst Wickham include Ockenden Manor (5 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hurst Wickham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in BN6, we plan around your venue. From College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hurst Wickham, we also cover Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 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).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hurst Wickham hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hurst Wickham
Is Hurst Wickham close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hurst Wickham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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