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Paella party catering in Tisman's Common, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tisman's Common: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Tisman's Common
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
About our paella party catering in Tisman's Common
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Tisman's Common suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tisman's Common: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
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What else we do in Tisman's Common
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Tisman's Common is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Party venues around Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Tisman's Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Tisman's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Tisman's Common is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH12, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Tisman's Common, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Where we can cook in Tisman's Common
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Why choose live paella in Tisman's Common?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Tisman's Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
- 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