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Paella Catering for Heyshott events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Heyshott and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella catering in Heyshott
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella catering in Heyshott, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Heyshott, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Heyshott to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Heyshott is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Heyshott, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Unicorn Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Heyshott
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Heyshott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evenings in Heyshott stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Heyshott
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St James: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Heyshott from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Heyshott
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
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Also in Heyshott
- 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