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Live paella catering in Cote, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Cote and across West Sussex.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Book paella catering in Cote
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
How our paella catering works in Cote
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. We are frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and garden get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Cote, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Cote (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Cote
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Symphorian's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Cote from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cote? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Also in Cote
Perfect for your event in Cote
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cote, people book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Symphorian's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Cote hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Cote and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella catering in Cote? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella in Cote: local details
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Cote will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Clapham Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Durrington Junior School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Cote, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Cote, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in BN13, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Cote include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Cote? 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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