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Live paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex
Planning paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
About our paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a smaller place like Middleton-on-Sea, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Middleton-on-Sea: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Nicholas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Middleton-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
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.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in Middleton-on-Sea?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Middleton-on-Sea and the whole of West Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Middleton-on-Sea? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Middleton-on-Sea: venues, travel and local tips
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Middleton-on-Sea or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Middleton-on-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Middleton-on-Sea to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Nicholas Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Middleton-on-Sea is within about 3 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in PO22 and BN18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Middleton-on-Sea until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO22 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ensure each pan is labelled
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
- 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