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Live paella catering in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Findon Valley and across West Sussex.
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Findon Valley?
Paella catering in Findon Valley, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For staff parties and work lunches and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
A place like Findon Valley frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Places near Findon Valley
Other catering in Findon Valley
Findon Valley: venues, travel and local tips
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Findon Valley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Vale School, can book us as a food stall. Findon Valley is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 4 miles of Findon Valley, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN14 and BN13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Findon Valley includes Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
Where we can cook in Findon Valley
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Common questions in Findon Valley
Do you cater 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.
Which station should guests use for Findon Valley?
The closest is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Findon Valley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
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.
Why choose paella catering in Findon Valley?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
In Findon Valley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Findon Valley hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
- 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