West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Plummers Plain events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Plummers Plain: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Plummers Plain events
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella party catering in Plummers Plain, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for family reunions and naming days and christenings.
Near Plummers Plain, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Plummers Plain: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Plummers Plain?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Plummers Plain?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Plummers Plain?
We do. We cook at events in Plummers Plain and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Towns and villages near Plummers Plain
What else we do in Plummers Plain
Events we cater in Plummers Plain
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Plummers Plain include Tyes Place (2.9 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (4.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning a party in Plummers Plain
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Plummers Plain and the surrounding area. Plummers Plain is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Plummers Plain to Brighton (15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Faygate station, about 3.8 miles north.
We cater parties across RH13 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road. We also cook at parties in Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Plummers Plain
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Plummers Plain stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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