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Paella Catering for Bilsham events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Bilsham and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Bilsham?
Catering an event in Bilsham
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Bilsham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Bilsham to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Bilsham Chapel, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Bilsham, 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 4 miles of Bilsham, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN18, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Bilsham include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
Paella catering in Bilsham, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. On the menu are black rice, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere as small as Bilsham, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose paella catering in Bilsham?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Yapton CE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Where we can cook in Bilsham
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Bilsham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Bilsham
Which station should guests use for Bilsham?
Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bilsham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Bilsham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bilsham. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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