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Paella Catering for Mid Lavant events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella catering in Mid Lavant
How our paella catering works in Mid Lavant
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Mid Lavant. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and anniversaries and engagement parties, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a rural place like Mid Lavant, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Mid Lavant
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Mid Lavant
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Catering across West Sussex, including Mid Lavant
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Paella catering around Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Mid Lavant to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 27 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lavant CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of PO18. Streets in the area include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Mid Lavant, we also cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Mid Lavant? 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Mid Lavant
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Mid Lavant
Which station should guests use for Mid Lavant?
Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Mid Lavant close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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What affects the price in Mid Lavant
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Count adults and children separately
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
- 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