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Paella Catering for Funtington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Funtington.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Funtington
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering in Funtington, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. For engagement and anniversary parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
For a rural spot like Funtington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Funtington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Funtington
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.
What’s the nearest station to Funtington for guests?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Funtington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Funtington. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Funtington? 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- 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
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Planning live paella in Funtington
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in Funtington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Funtington to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Warblington Castle (4.8 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Funtington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Funtington
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Funtington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Funtington
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever you are celebrating in Funtington, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Funtington Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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