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Paella catering in RH20
We cook at events in every part of the RH20 postcode district, which takes in Storrington, West Chiltington Common and Pulborough. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in RH20
Towns and villages in RH20
- Storrington
- West Chiltington Common
- Pulborough
- Ashington
- Fittleworth
- West Chiltington
- Abingworth
- Heath Common
- Coldwaltham
- Washington
- Rock
- Bury
- Watersfield
- Cootham
- Codmore Hill
- Marehill
- Thakeham
- Bedham
- Goose Green
- North Heath
- Nutbourne
- Broomershill
- Coates
- Gay Street
- Hardham
- Lower Horncroft
- Pickhurst
- Rackham
- Sullington
- Sutton
- Warminghurst
- Wiggonholt
- West Burton
- Horsham
Events we cater in RH20
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Across West Sussex
Every town in West Sussex
Areas we cover
How paella catering works in RH20
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you’ll pay
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across West Sussex, including RH20
- A quote that spells everything out
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Storrington
In Storrington, that can mean a party near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Parham Park and The Moon pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Rydon Community College (0.6 miles east) and Storrington Primary School (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (under half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Paella catering in RH20: local guide
There are 3 towns and 30 villages and hamlets in RH20, so whether your event is in Horsham, Storrington and West Chiltington Common or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of RH20 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Storrington: Parks such as Parham Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Storrington Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Storrington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books paella catering?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In RH20, people book us for occasions like:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure each pan is labelled
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
RH20: your questions answered
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
- 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