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Paella Catering in Easebourne
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Easebourne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Easebourne?
Paella catering for your event in Easebourne
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For christenings and family gatherings and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Easebourne, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Easebourne (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Easebourne
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Easebourne.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella catering around Easebourne
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Easebourne and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Easebourne to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Easebourne CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Easebourne is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
- Local schools include Midhurst Intermediate School (under half a mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Page's Stores The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile east)
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What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Easebourne? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Easebourne
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella catering in Easebourne?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Easebourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
Historic houses near Easebourne include Cowdray House (0.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
- 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