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Live paella catering in Eastergate, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Eastergate.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering for Eastergate events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella catering in Eastergate, made fresh on the day
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. Popular choices include black rice, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Eastergate, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Eastergate
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Eastergate, and we will put together a menu and price.
Who books paella catering in Eastergate?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Eastergate book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.2 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
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.
Nearby places to Eastergate
Other catering in Eastergate
Eastergate questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much does paella catering cost in Eastergate?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning live paella in Eastergate
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Eastergate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Eastergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Barnham station is about 1 mile away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Eastergate CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Eastergate, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Eastergate is within about 4 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.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive. If your venue is just outside Eastergate, we also cover Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile west)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Eastergate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
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. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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