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Paella party catering in West Green, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in West Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in West Green?
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Paella party catering for your party in West Green
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella and more.
In a place like West Green, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in West Green
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a party in Grattons Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where we can cook in West Green
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in West Green until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Green
Other catering in West Green
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Hosting a paella party in West Green
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in West Green and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Crawley station is about 0.8 miles away. After a christening at a church like Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of RH11 and RH10. Your party could be at a home on Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (under half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in West Green?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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 West Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
For event organisers in West Green
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
FAQs for West Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to West Green for guests?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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