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Paella party catering in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nuthurst: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Nuthurst?
Paella party catering in Nuthurst, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and birthday parties, serving mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
Country parties near Nuthurst suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Nuthurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Leonardslee?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
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How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Nuthurst?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as Leonardslee typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Party venues around Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Nuthurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Horsham station is about 3.1 miles away.
Paella party catering in RH13 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nuthurst? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Nuthurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Nuthurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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