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Live paella catering in Chilgrove, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Chilgrove and across West Sussex.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Chilgrove
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella catering in Chilgrove, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Popular choices include vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and engagement and anniversary parties.
Somewhere like Chilgrove, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Chilgrove
Do you come out to small places like Chilgrove?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Chilgrove close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Chilgrove?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Chilgrove is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much does paella catering cost in Chilgrove?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Occasions we cook for in Chilgrove
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (1.6 miles south-east) and Uppark (4.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. There is 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 us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Chilgrove
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Where we can cook in Chilgrove
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Planning live paella in Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Chilgrove, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 25 miles away.
Chilgrove is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Nearby, we also cater events in East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Chilgrove? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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