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Paella Party Catering in Shermanbury
Planning paella party catering in Shermanbury? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Shermanbury events
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
About our paella party catering in Shermanbury
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros.
In a small place like Shermanbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hosting a paella party in Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Shermanbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shermanbury is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Shermanbury is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RH13, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shermanbury include Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shermanbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near Shermanbury
What else we do in Shermanbury
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shermanbury? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Shermanbury
Is Shermanbury close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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