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Live paella catering in Arundel, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Arundel and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Arundel
Paella catering around Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Arundel, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Arundel. Arundel is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Arundel to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Arundel include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Arundel include the A27 and A284, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Newburgh Arms (under half a mile east)
How our paella catering works in Arundel
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For community events and fairs and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and paella Valenciana for your guests.
For a place the size of Arundel, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Arundel? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Arundel until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Arundel: your questions answered
Can you cook in Arundel Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Arundel close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Arundel
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose paella catering in Arundel?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Arundel and West Sussex:
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Trinity Congregational Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
What affects the price in Arundel
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Also near Arundel
More for events in Arundel
- 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