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Paella Catering for East Worthing events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in East Worthing and across West Sussex.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in East Worthing
Paella catering in East Worthing, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is office lunches and staff parties and christenings and family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
There may be a hall or club near East Worthing if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in East Worthing 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
East Worthing: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is East Worthing from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Paella catering around East Worthing
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in East Worthing will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. East Worthing is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lyndhurst Infant School, can book us as a food stall. East Worthing is within about a mile of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in BN11, BN14 and BN15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to East Worthing for paella catering include Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Half Brick pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to East Worthing
Also in East Worthing
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
What affects the price in East Worthing
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about paella catering for your event in East Worthing? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Who books paella catering in East Worthing?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Beach House Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- 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