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Paella party catering in Warnham, West Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Warnham.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Warnham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Paella party catering in Warnham, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and retirement celebrations, with seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Warnham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Warnham (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Warnham
How far is Warnham from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Warnham for guests?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 1 mile away.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Warnham.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Planning a party in Warnham
Warnham is about 2 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Warnham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Warnham to Guildford (15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Warnham station, about 1 mile east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Warnham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in RH12, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Hollands Way, Stanford Orchard and Gardeners Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south), Holbrook (2 miles east), Horsham (2 miles south-east), Rowhook (2 miles west) and Tower Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Broadfield (6 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include Farlington School (1.3 miles west) and Greenway Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Greets Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Warnham
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Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Warnham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Warnham?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Warnham hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Warnham and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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