West Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Steyning
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Steyning. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Steyning?
Paella catering for your event in Steyning
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook vegan paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
There may be a hall or club near Steyning if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Steyning (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Steyning
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN44 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Steyning is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Steyning to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Steyning CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Jarvis Hall, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Steyning is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in BN44, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Steyning for paella catering include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Steyning include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile north)
Who books paella catering in Steyning?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In Steyning and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Steyning
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Steyning? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steyning, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Steyning questions
Is Steyning close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Steyning?
Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Steyning
Also in Steyning
- 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