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Live paella catering in Maudlin, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Maudlin and across West Sussex.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Maudlin
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
About our paella catering in Maudlin
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Maudlin, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Maudlin? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Occasions we cook for in Maudlin
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Maudlin? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
Where we can cook in Maudlin
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering an event in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Maudlin will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Maudlin include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The coast is within about 6 miles of Maudlin, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street. If your venue is just outside Maudlin, we also cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Schools near Maudlin include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Places near Maudlin
Other catering in Maudlin
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Maudlin and across West Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Maudlin
Do you come out to small places like Maudlin?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Maudlin.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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