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Paella Party Catering in Angmering-on-Sea
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Angmering-on-Sea: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Angmering-on-Sea
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our paella party catering works in Angmering-on-Sea
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like Angmering-on-Sea, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Angmering-on-Sea (BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from Angmering-on-Sea
What’s the nearest station to Angmering-on-Sea for guests?
Angmering station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Angmering-on-Sea?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Events we cater in Angmering-on-Sea
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Parties in Angmering-on-Sea: gardens, venues and local tips
Angmering-on-Sea is about 1 mile south-east of Rustington, in West Sussex. From the centre of Angmering-on-Sea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Angmering-on-Sea to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 1 mile north-west. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Angmering-on-Sea, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in BN16 is planned around your venue. From Sea Lane, Sea Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Kingston (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), West Preston (1 mile north-west) and Ferring (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.2 miles west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.1 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.2 miles north)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Angmering-on-Sea and across West Sussex
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Angmering-on-Sea stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Also in Angmering-on-Sea
- 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