Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering for Aldrington events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Aldrington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Aldrington
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Aldrington, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How our paella party catering works in Aldrington
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings.
In a place like Aldrington, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Aldrington. We cook in 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
If guests are coming by rail, Portslade station is about 0.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (1.4 miles north-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BN3, BN41 and BN42, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Aldrington for paella party catering include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gather Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Who books paella party catering in Aldrington?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St Philip's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
What affects the price in Aldrington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Aldrington
Other catering in Aldrington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Why choose live paella in Aldrington?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Aldrington and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Aldrington
What’s the nearest station to Aldrington for guests?
The closest is Portslade station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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