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Live paella catering in Storrington, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Storrington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Storrington
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
About our paella catering in Storrington
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and milestone birthday parties.
A place like Storrington frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Storrington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Storrington
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Storrington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Storrington to Brighton (15 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Parham Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Parham House (2 miles west) and Old Place Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Storrington. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the B2139 close by, Storrington is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (within half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Storrington include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Storrington: your questions answered
Can you cook in Parham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Storrington close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Storrington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Storrington is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Storrington. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Storrington and across West Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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What else we do in Storrington
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Planning an evening event in Storrington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Storrington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Storrington and West Sussex:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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