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Paella Catering for Angmering-on-Sea events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Angmering-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
Book paella catering in Angmering-on-Sea
How our paella catering works in Angmering-on-Sea
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. For company summer parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Angmering-on-Sea, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Angmering-on-Sea (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Angmering-on-Sea? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are 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.
FAQs for Angmering-on-Sea
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Angmering-on-Sea
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Perfect for your event in Angmering-on-Sea
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Angmering-on-Sea book us for events such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 1 mile north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Angmering-on-Sea hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Angmering-on-Sea and across West Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella catering in Angmering-on-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning live paella in Angmering-on-Sea
Angmering-on-Sea is about 1 mile south-east of Rustington, in West Sussex. Events in Angmering-on-Sea are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as East Preston Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Angmering-on-Sea, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 3 miles of Angmering-on-Sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in BN16, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Sea Lane, Sea Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Kingston (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), West Preston (1 mile north-west) and Ferring (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (1.2 miles west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Angmering-on-Sea includes Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Angmering-on-Sea include The Angmering School (1.2 miles north)
- 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