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Paella Party Catering for Selsfield Common events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Selsfield Common.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Selsfield Common
About our paella party catering in Selsfield Common
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and neighbourhood celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Selsfield Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Selsfield Common
Is Selsfield Common close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Selsfield Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Selsfield Common, and we will put together a menu and price.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Selsfield Common until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning a party in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. From the centre of Selsfield Common to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Selsfield Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Selsfield Common to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles east) and Priest House (1.4 miles south-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 Church of St Leonard, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Selsfield Common, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH19, we can bring paella party catering to you. You will find Selsfield Common on the B2028, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Selsfield Common for paella party catering include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
All ages love churros.
For event organisers in Selsfield Common
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often 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 will work to it.
Towns and villages near Selsfield Common
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Events we cater in Selsfield Common
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
In Selsfield Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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