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Paella Party Catering for Pound Hill events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Pound Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Pound Hill events
Pound Hill parties: what to know
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Pound Hill and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Pound Hill to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (4.6 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Worth Park Gardens usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
We cater parties across the RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Pound Hill for paella party catering include Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). The countryside around Pound Hill includes Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (0.8 miles west) and The Gatwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hillside Inn (under half a mile south)
Paella party catering in Pound Hill, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for christenings and naming days and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Around Pound Hill, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Pound Hill
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Pound Hill book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Barnabas', a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Pound Hill
Also in Pound Hill
Where we can cook in Pound Hill
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What affects the price in Pound Hill
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Pound Hill questions
Could we have live paella in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Pound Hill?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Pound Hill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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