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Paella party catering in Wivelsfield, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in Wivelsfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Wivelsfield?
Paella party catering in Wivelsfield, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and churros and more.
Near Wivelsfield, parties are frequently 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
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Wivelsfield, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. 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.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose paella party catering in Wivelsfield?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Wivelsfield book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Ote Hall Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Wivelsfield
Is Wivelsfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Ote Hall Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater in Wivelsfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wivelsfield is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Parties in Wivelsfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Wivelsfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Wivelsfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Wivelsfield include Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wivelsfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Local schools include The Burgess Hill Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Wivelsfield hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or 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