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Paella Party Catering for Ifold events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ifold and across West Sussex.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Ifold events
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella party catering in Ifold? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Ifold
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For retirement and leaving parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like Ifold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Ifold (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ifold
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Ifold is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Ifold
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ifold. Ifold is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Ifold to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Paella party catering in RH14 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
The countryside around Ifold includes Shillinglee Lake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Sussex, including Ifold
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
FAQs for Ifold
Do you come out to small places like Ifold?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ifold.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Perfect for your party in Ifold
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ifold, people book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to Ifold
More for events in Ifold
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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.
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.
- 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