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Live paella catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Woodmancote.
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Woodmancote?
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Woodmancote? Sunset is around 8:55pm 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 put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Paella catering for your event in Woodmancote
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. On the menu are black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for family celebrations and christenings and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Woodmancote, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in Woodmancote: local details
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO10 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Woodmancote to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 0.9 miles south. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bourne Community College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Woodmancote is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in PO10, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane. For events just outside Woodmancote, we cover Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Westbourne Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Stag's Head Public House (0.9 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Woodmancote
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Stansted Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
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Where we can cook in Woodmancote
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Woodmancote
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
FAQs for Woodmancote
Is Woodmancote close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Woodmancote Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
- 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