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Paella Catering for Fulking events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Fulking and across West Sussex.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering near Fulking
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About our paella catering in Fulking
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for office lunches and staff parties and christenings and family gatherings.
Somewhere like Fulking, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Fulking (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Fulking
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Fulking book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Portslade station, about 3.9 miles south.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Fulking
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Fulking will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Fulking is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Fulking is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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. Fulking is within about 5 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.
Wherever your event is in BN5, we can bring paella catering to you. For events just outside Fulking, we cover Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shepherd And Dog Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What else we do in Fulking
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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’ll do the cooking.
FAQs for Fulking
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Fulking?
Portslade station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fulking? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Fulking, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
- 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