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Corporate Paella Catering for Mid Lavant events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Mid Lavant.
- Company summer parties
- Training days and conferences
- Client and customer events
Book corporate paella catering in Mid Lavant
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Mid Lavant
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. On the menu are paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food, and we’re regularly asked to cater team-building events and charity days.
At country venues around Mid Lavant, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books corporate paella catering in Mid Lavant?
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team lunches
- Christmas parties
- Open days and launches
Central London is about 53 miles from Mid Lavant, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
Work events in Mid Lavant: access and travel
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Mid Lavant to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Mid Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, Fishbourne station is about 2.7 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Local streets include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. December events in Mid Lavant are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Mid Lavant? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Mid Lavant
Which station should guests use for Mid Lavant?
Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Also near Mid Lavant
Also in Mid Lavant
- 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