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Paella Catering in South Mundham
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 South Mundham.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in South Mundham
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella catering for your event in South Mundham
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like South Mundham, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to South Mundham
Also in South Mundham
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we cook for in South Mundham
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for around South Mundham:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Common questions in South Mundham
Do you come out to small places like South Mundham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Mundham.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. 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 you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across West Sussex, including South Mundham
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in South Mundham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering around South Mundham
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Avisford generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Mundham, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across PO20. Your event could be at a home on Manor Lane and Honer Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella catering for your event in South Mundham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in South Mundham
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
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