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Live paella catering in Slindon, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Slindon.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Slindon
Slindon: venues, travel and local tips
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Events in Slindon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Slindon include Bignor Roman Villa (4.3 miles north) and Goodwood House (4.8 miles 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 5 miles of Slindon, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Slindon is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in BN18, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Slindon, we cover Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Slindon include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Slindon include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Paella catering in Slindon, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We’re often asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and company summer parties, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a hamlet or village like Slindon, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Slindon (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Slindon
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.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you come to Slindon?
Yes, we do. Slindon is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Also near Slindon
Also in Slindon
Perfect for your event in Slindon
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Slindon, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For event organisers in Slindon
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Why choose live paella in Slindon?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Slindon. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evenings in Slindon 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
- 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