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Live paella catering in Norton, West Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Norton.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near Norton
Who books paella catering in Norton?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Norton:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
How our paella catering works in Norton
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Norton, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Norton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Norton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Norton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
What else we do in Norton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
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 Norton 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. 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 book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Norton and across West Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Norton
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Norton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Norton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Norton to Brighton (24 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.9 miles north-west). 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 Norton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Norton is within about 5 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across PO20. Close by, we cover events in Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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