West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Apuldram
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Apuldram.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Apuldram?
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Apuldram until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our paella party catering in Apuldram
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and big family gatherings, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Apuldram is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Apuldram
Is Apuldram close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Apuldram too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Who books paella party catering in Apuldram?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Apuldram
Other catering in Apuldram
Party venues around Apuldram
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Apuldram and the surrounding area. Apuldram is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Apuldram to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. 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.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Apuldram, we also cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit 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.
Why Apuldram hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
What affects the price in Apuldram
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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