West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Rowfant events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Rowfant and across West Sussex.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Rowfant
Common questions in Rowfant
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rowfant from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much is live paella catering?
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 offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Paella party catering for your party in Rowfant
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and family reunions.
Near Rowfant, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Rowfant
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Nearby places to Rowfant
More for events in Rowfant
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planning a party in Rowfant
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For a party in Rowfant, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Rowfant to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (3.4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Parish Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10. If your venue is just outside Rowfant, we also cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Rowfant, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Rowfant hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood 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