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Paella Catering in Broadbridge
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Broadbridge.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Broadbridge?
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broadbridge
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
About our paella catering in Broadbridge
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Broadbridge. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
In a rural place like Broadbridge, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Broadbridge
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella in Broadbridge: local details
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For an event in Broadbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Broadbridge is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The United Reformed Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bosham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in PO18, we can cook for your guests. From Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Broadbridge for paella catering include Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Broadbridge include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Broadbridge include Bishop Luffa School (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broadbridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Perfect for your event in Broadbridge
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
In Broadbridge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Broadbridge has its own station, Bosham station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Broadbridge. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Broadbridge hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Also near Broadbridge
What else we do in Broadbridge
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Broadbridge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Broadbridge: your questions answered
How far is Broadbridge from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at The United Reformed Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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