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Corporate Paella Catering for Merston events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Merston? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Conference lunches
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering near Merston
About our corporate paella catering in Merston
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. For training days and conferences and summer parties for staff, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Merston suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. 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.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. After-work summer parties in Merston have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Merston questions
How far is Merston from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Merston?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Merston
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Away days and office lunches
- Client and customer events
- Conference lunches
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (3.5 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Business events near Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Merston to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Merston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Merston to Brighton (26 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Chichester station is about 2.3 miles away. Central London is about 54 miles from Merston, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Also near Merston
What else we do in Merston
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Merston
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian 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