West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Lordington
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Lordington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Product launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Lordington?
Corporate paella catering in Lordington, cooked live
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Popular choices include canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas and end-of-year parties and training days and conferences.
An away day near Lordington is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Lordington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Lordington
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Launches and open days
- Training days and conferences
- Fundraisers
- Client hospitality
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Uppark (4.8 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Nearby places to Lordington
What else we do in Lordington
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
For event organisers in Lordington
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning a team event in Lordington
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Lordington and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 55 miles from Lordington, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.5 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover work events in Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Lordington
Do you come out to small places like Lordington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Stansted Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will provide it.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Lordington, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Lordington
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We adapt if timings change.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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