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Paella Catering for Toddington events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Toddington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
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Paella catering in Toddington, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Toddington. On the menu are vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
For a place the size of Toddington, your own garden is often the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Toddington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Toddington and the whole of West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Toddington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For event organisers in Toddington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Toddington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Perfect for your event in Toddington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Questions from Toddington
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Toddington?
Littlehampton station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cover Toddington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Toddington is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Toddington: venues, travel and local tips
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Toddington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Toddington to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Mewsbrook Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Lyminster Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Toddington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 2 miles of Toddington, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over BN17. Your event could be at a home on Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase. If your venue is just outside Toddington, we also cover Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Toddington includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (0.5 miles south) and Littlehampton College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Locomotive Public House (under half a mile west)
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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