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Live paella catering in Broadwater, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Broadwater.
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Broadwater
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Broadwater, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella catering for your event in Broadwater
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. We cook black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a smaller place like Broadwater, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Broadwater
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Broadwater will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Broadwater is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Broadwater to Brighton (11 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Beach House Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Broadwater is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN14 and BN11 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Worthing (under half a mile south) and Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Thomas a Becket pub (0.8 miles west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Broadwater hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Broadwater
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Broadwater
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Could we have live paella in Beach House Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How much does paella catering cost in Broadwater?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Why choose paella catering in Broadwater?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
In Broadwater and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Broadwater CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Planning an evening event in Broadwater? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. 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 do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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