West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Donnington, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Donnington.
- Team-building events
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
Corporate paella catering for Donnington events
How our corporate paella catering works in Donnington
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. For charity days and team lunches, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Donnington suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Donnington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Share the timings for food
- Think about shade and seating
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Bowl food for standing events.
Corporate events around Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your work event is in the PO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Donnington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away. Central London is about 56 miles from Donnington, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 6 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Being close to the B2201, Donnington is simple for us to get to for your work event. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. December events in Donnington are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Donnington
Which station should guests use for Donnington?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Donnington from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater in Donnington?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Donnington and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Places near Donnington
More for events in Donnington
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Donnington and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning corporate paella catering in Donnington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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