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Paella Party Catering for Scaynes Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Scaynes Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Scaynes Hill
Planning a party in Scaynes Hill
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the pans to you. Scaynes Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Scaynes Hill to Brighton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Scaynes Hill is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH17. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close. Nearby, we also cater parties in Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near Scaynes Hill include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Farmers pub (within half a mile south-east)
Paella party catering in Scaynes Hill, made fresh on the day
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Scaynes Hill is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Scaynes Hill
Is Scaynes Hill close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Scaynes Hill hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Scaynes Hill
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose paella party catering in Scaynes Hill?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Scaynes Hill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
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The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Scaynes Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s 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.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Scaynes Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Scaynes Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Scaynes Hill, and we will put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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