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Paella Catering for Worthing events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Worthing: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
Book paella catering in Worthing
Paella catering in Worthing, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations.
Events in Worthing range from garden parties to office lunches. Town-centre venues can have tight access, so tell us about loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Count adults and children separately
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Live paella in Worthing: local details
Worthing is in West Sussex. For paella catering in Worthing, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Worthing. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 0.5 miles south-east. The coast is within about 2 miles of Worthing, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A24 and A27, Worthing is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Worthing has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (within half a mile east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Worthing include Thomas A Becket First School (under half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Worthing: your questions answered
Is Worthing close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Worthing?
West Worthing station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Who books paella catering in Worthing?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Worthing:
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.1 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Worthing hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including Worthing
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Worthing until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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- 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