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Live paella catering in Walderton, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Walderton.
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Walderton?
About our paella catering in Walderton
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like Walderton, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Walderton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. 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.
Planning live paella in Walderton
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Walderton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Walderton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Walderton to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Parks such as Stansted Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Nutbourne station is about 3.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Walderton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Walderton, we cover Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where 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
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Walderton? Sunset is around 8:55pm 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask for labels on each pan
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 will adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about paella catering in Walderton
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Stansted Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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