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Live paella catering in Hangleton, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hangleton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Paella catering for your event in Hangleton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook mixed paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and community events and fairs.
Somewhere like Hangleton, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Towns and villages near Hangleton
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Paella catering around Hangleton
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN12, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hangleton to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Hangleton is within about 8 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. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hangleton, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in BN12 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Hangleton includes Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Hangleton include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1 mile east)
Hangleton questions
Can you cook at venues 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.
Is Hangleton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Hangleton
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hangleton:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Parks such as Clapham Wood typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Hangleton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hangleton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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