West Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Church Norton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Church Norton and across West Sussex.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Live paella catering in Church Norton
Paella catering in Church Norton, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and naming days and family parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a rural place like Church Norton, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Paella catering around Church Norton
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Church Norton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Church Norton to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Academy, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east. Church Norton is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in PO20, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane. For events just outside Church Norton, we cover Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us what else is being served
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Church Norton? 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 share 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Church Norton
Also in Church Norton
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Church Norton and the whole of West Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Church Norton
Do you come out to small places like Church Norton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How long do you need on site?
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.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Perfect for your event in Church Norton
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Church Norton, people book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Wilfrid's Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- 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