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Paella Catering in Midhurst
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Midhurst.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Midhurst
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella catering in Midhurst, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Midhurst. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella and more.
Around Midhurst, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we will plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Midhurst (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Midhurst?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
Historic houses near Midhurst include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for labels on each pan
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Midhurst? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Catering an event in Midhurst
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU29 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Midhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Midhurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Midhurst CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Midhurst, 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.
Wherever your event is in GU29, we can bring paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or the roads around them. You will find Midhurst on the A272 and A286, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Midhurst include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (less than half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Egmont Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose live paella in Midhurst?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Midhurst
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Where we can cook in Midhurst
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Midhurst
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Midhurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Midhurst from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the 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