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Paella Catering for Durrington events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Durrington: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering for Durrington events
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella catering for your event in Durrington
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In and around Durrington, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Durrington
Also in Durrington
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Durrington and across West Sussex
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Live paella in Durrington: local details
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Durrington and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Durrington Minature Railway? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Durrington-On-Sea station is about 1.3 miles away. Durrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Durrington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN13 and BN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Durrington include the A2032, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Durrington, we cover Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Durrington include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Durrington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Questions from Durrington
Could we have live paella in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook near the sea around Durrington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How much does paella catering cost in Durrington?
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.
Do you come to Durrington?
Yes, we do. Durrington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Durrington
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Durrington include Ecclesden Manor (2.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Durrington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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