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Paella party catering in Worth, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Worth: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Worth
Your questions about paella party catering in Worth
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Paella party catering in Worth, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Worth, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Worth (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Worth
Also in Worth
Worth parties: what to know
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Worth. Worth is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Worth include Gravetye Manor (4.2 miles south-east) and Priest House (4.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Nicholas' Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Worth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH10 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Worth for paella party catering include Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Worth include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dem Shish pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Worth 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Worth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events we cater in Worth
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
In Worth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as Worth Park Gardens usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose live paella in Worth?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- 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