West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Itchingfield
Planning paella party catering in Itchingfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Itchingfield?
Paella party catering in Itchingfield, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
Country parties near Itchingfield suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Itchingfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Itchingfield for guests?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Itchingfield close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you come to Itchingfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Itchingfield is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Children love watching the paella cook.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in Itchingfield
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Christs Hospital station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Itchingfield 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Places near Itchingfield
More for events in Itchingfield
Itchingfield parties: what to know
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Itchingfield or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Itchingfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Itchingfield to Guildford (16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Nicolas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in RH13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Itchingfield, we cover Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Itchingfield include Tanbridge House School (2.3 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
- 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