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Paella Catering in Strettington
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Strettington: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Strettington
How our paella catering works in Strettington
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For weddings and evening receptions and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere as small as Strettington, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Strettington
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 will do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Strettington
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Strettington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Strettington: venues, travel and local tips
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Strettington, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Strettington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Historic houses near Strettington include Goodwood House (0.9 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The coast is within about 6 miles of Strettington, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Strettington, we cover Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Strettington includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Strettington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Common questions in Strettington
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
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 about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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