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Live paella catering in Bury, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Bury and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Bury
Where we can cook in Bury
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Bury, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and retirement celebrations, serving paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice.
In a hamlet or village like Bury, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Bury (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Bury
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Bury? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bury? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Occasions we cook for in Bury
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
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What affects the price in Bury
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Bury
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Bury?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Bury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bury and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much does paella catering cost in Bury?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Catering an event in Bury
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Bury will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Bury is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Bury include Bignor Roman Villa (1.7 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Bury is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Bury, we also cover West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bury include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local schools include Dorset House School (less than half a mile east)
- 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