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Paella catering in BN5
Paella, tapas and desserts across BN5, covering Henfield, Small Dole and Blackstone. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in BN5
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Our catering across BN5
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in BN5
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement and leaving parties.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in BN5
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Events in BN5 and across West Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Henfield
Locally, our events take us close to St Peter's Church, The Bell Inn and St Peter's CofE Primary School. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Catering events across BN5
From Henfield, Small Dole and Blackstone to 5 villages and hamlets, events across BN5 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Henfield: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Peter's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Peter's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Henfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What affects the price in BN5
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Events we cater in BN5
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
FAQs for BN5
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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