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Paella catering in RH13

We cater across all of the RH13 postcode district, which takes in Southwater, Partridge Green and Mannings Heath. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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Paella catering across RH13

Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and leaving dos and retirements.

It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving.

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.
On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.

Cost

The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why book with us

Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Events in RH13 and across West Sussex
Served hot, straight from the pan
Paella cooked from scratch on site

Getting a price

Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.

Local landmarks in Southwater

Events here are often close to The Lintot pub, The Doyle School of Design and Technology and Holy Innocents Church, among other places. Southwater’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Knepp Wildland.

Live paella across RH13: what to know

From Horsham, Roffey and Southwater to 25 villages and hamlets, events across RH13 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Southwater: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Southwater Infant Academy, can book us as a food stall. In Southwater, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

What affects the price in RH13

Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:

Travel, parking and access
Whether you need crockery
Your choice of paellas
How many staff you need

Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.

Details that help

To speed things up, tell us:

A photo of the space, if you can
Which courses you have in mind
The venue or postcode
Approximate guest numbers, including children

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.

Planning the cooking area

Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
The venue’s permission for live cooking
Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot

For planners, venues and organisers

If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.

Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.

About the dishes

Mixed paella

Chicken and seafood together.

Black rice

Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.

Occasions we cook for in RH13

Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.

These are some of the occasions we cater around RH13:

Anniversaries and engagement parties
Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Garden parties and summer barbecues
Staff parties and work lunches

FAQs for RH13

Which areas do you serve?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including RH13.

Can paella be the only main course?

Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.

What do you need at the venue?

Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.

Can you bring crockery?

If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.

Can you cook halal paella?

Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.

How does live paella catering work?

We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight 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

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