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Paella party catering in Adur, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Adur and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Adur events
About our paella party catering in Adur
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Adur suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Adur
Can you cook near the sea around Adur?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Adur from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you cover Adur?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Adur is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What else we do in Adur
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Adur? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Parties in Adur: gardens, venues and local tips
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Across the BN43 area, we can bring the pans to you. Adur is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.2 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Nicolas' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cater parties across BN43 and BN15 and the streets around it. Local streets include Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Adur, we also cover Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Adur includes Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sussex Pad pub (0.9 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Perfect for your party in Adur
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Adur, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
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. For a late-May party in Adur, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Adur hosts choose us
- We cover Adur and the whole of West Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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