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Paella catering in RH19

Planning an event in RH19? We cover East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.

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Paella catering across RH19

There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and big birthdays, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.

Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
We serve, then leave our area tidy.

Pricing in RH19

Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.

Why hosts in RH19 choose us

A clear, itemised quote
Paella cooked from scratch on site
Waiting staff and crockery on request
Sangria and bar staff available

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Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near East Grinstead

Around East Grinstead, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Our Lady and St Peter's Church, The Railway pub and Sackville School. You’ll also find St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north). There’s a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.

Live paella across RH19: what to know

There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in RH19, so whether your event is in East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RH19, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

East Grinstead: Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is in East Grinstead itself. Evenings in East Grinstead stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Catering for every guest

Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:

Give us separate numbers for children
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Request clear labels at the serving table
Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet

Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.

Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.

Before you choose a spot

We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:

Level ground for the pans and burners
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site

Organising for someone else?

For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.

Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.

Paella compared with other options

Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.

What your quote should include

Whether travel is included
How long the team stays
When payment is due
Allergen information for each dish

Why live paella works

Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.

If you are planning any of these, we can help:

Christenings and family gatherings
Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Summer garden parties
Birthday celebrations

RH19 questions

Do you do starters?

Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.

Which paellas suit our guests?

That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.

Are premium seafood options available?

Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.

What equipment do you bring?

We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.

Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own 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

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