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Paella Party Catering in Pickhurst
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Pickhurst.
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Pickhurst?
About our paella party catering in Pickhurst
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Pickhurst suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why choose live paella in Pickhurst?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Pickhurst: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Pickhurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much does paella party catering cost in Pickhurst?
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 take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Party venues around Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Pickhurst and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Pickhurst to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
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Where we can cook in Pickhurst
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Pickhurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Pickhurst
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Pickhurst, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Pickhurst include Old Place Manor (1.2 miles south) and Petworth House (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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