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Live paella catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Shoreham-by-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella catering in Shoreham-by-Sea
About our paella catering in Shoreham-by-Sea
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Shoreham-by-Sea. On the menu are paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice, and we’re often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties.
In Shoreham-by-Sea, gardens come in all sizes, and most can host live paella with a little planning. Have a gazebo ready in case of showers. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Across the BN43 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (2.3 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary de Haura Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Shoreham-by-Sea is within about a mile of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in BN43, BN15 and BN42 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A27 and A259 close by, Shoreham-by-Sea is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Schools near Shoreham-by-Sea include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (under half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary de Haura Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Shoreham-by-Sea from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Shoreham-by-Sea until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella catering in Shoreham-by-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is in Shoreham-by-Sea itself.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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