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Live paella catering in Felpham, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Felpham.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Felpham
How our paella catering works in Felpham
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Felpham. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
In and around Felpham, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Felpham
Could we have live paella in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Felpham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Felpham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Perfect for your event in Felpham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1 mile west.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Felpham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering an event in Felpham
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO22, we can bring the pans to you. Felpham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Felpham to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Felpham Community College, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about a mile of Felpham, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in PO22 and PO21, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).
- Nearby schools include Downview Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Thatched House (under half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Felpham hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- 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