West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Birdham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Birdham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer staff parties
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
Planning an event in Birdham?
How our corporate paella catering works in Birdham
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. Typical bookings include charity and fundraising events and product launches and open days, with canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Birdham suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Birdham
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Birdham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we will respond.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
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?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Birdham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Corporate events around Birdham
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Birdham to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 3.3 miles north. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Birdham for corporate paella catering include Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Birdham includes Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Birdham Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a Christmas party in Birdham, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Birdham
It brings teams together around the pans.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Birdham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Conferences and training days
- Summer staff parties
- Charity days
Birdham is about 58 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Birdham
What else we do in Birdham
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Crockery and staff can be added.
- 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