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Paella party catering in Whitehall, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Whitehall. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Whitehall?
Hosting a paella party in Whitehall
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Whitehall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Whitehall to Brighton (15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Whitehall includes Knepp Wildland.
Paella party catering in Whitehall, cooked live
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 garden get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Near Whitehall, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Whitehall (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Whitehall
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Whitehall is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Your questions about paella party catering in Whitehall
Which station should guests use for Whitehall?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How far is Whitehall from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cater in Whitehall?
We do. Whitehall is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or RH13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Children love watching the paella cook.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Whitehall hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Whitehall and across West Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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