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Paella Catering for Emsworth events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Emsworth. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Emsworth
Paella catering for your event in Emsworth
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. On the menu are vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and anniversary celebrations.
For a place the size of Emsworth, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Emsworth (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Emsworth: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Towns and villages near Emsworth
Other catering in Emsworth
Live paella in Emsworth: local details
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Emsworth and nearby villages. Emsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Eames Farm? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Emsworth is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of the PO10 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Emsworth on the A27 and A259, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Emsworth include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Emsworth
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Where we can cook in Emsworth
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Emsworth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Emsworth, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Mention any other courses or food
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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