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Paella party catering in Kent Street, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Kent Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Kent Street?
Paella party catering in Kent Street, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Kent Street. For christenings and naming days and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
In a small place like Kent Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Kent Street until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Kent Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Kent Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Kent Street close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parties in Kent Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Parties in Kent Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kent Street, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH13 is planned around your venue and timings. For parties just outside Kent Street, we cover Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Kent Street includes Knepp Wildland.
Why choose paella party catering in Kent Street?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Towns and villages near Kent Street
More for events in Kent Street
- 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