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Paella party catering in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in Monk's Gate? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
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Paella party catering in Monk's Gate, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and wakes and celebrations of life, serving churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Near Monk's Gate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Monk's Gate 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Monk's Gate, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books paella party catering in Monk's Gate?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
Parks such as Leonardslee typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
Hosting a paella party in Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Monk's Gate and the surrounding area. Monk's Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Horsham station is about 2.6 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across RH13. That could mean a party in a garden on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Monk's Gate for paella party catering include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Monk's Gate questions
Can you cook in Leonardslee?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Monk's Gate for guests?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cover Monk's Gate?
Yes, we do. Monk's Gate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
We are set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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