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Paella Party Catering for Keymer events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Keymer and across West Sussex.
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Keymer events
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella party catering in Keymer, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is garden get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Keymer, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Keymer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Keymer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Nearby places to Keymer
What else we do in Keymer
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Who books paella party catering in Keymer?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Your questions about paella party catering in Keymer
How far is Keymer from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at St Cosmas and St Damian Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you come to Keymer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Keymer. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Keymer: gardens, venues and local tips
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Parties in Keymer are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Keymer is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Keymer to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Cosmas and St Damian Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Keymer, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6. Whether your party is on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Keymer include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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