West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Arundel
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Arundel.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Arundel events
Parties in Arundel: gardens, venues and local tips
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Arundel, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Arundel to Brighton (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A27 and A284 close by, Arundel is simple for us to get to. For parties just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms (within half a mile east)
How our paella party catering works in Arundel
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and churros for your guests.
Parties around Arundel are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Arundel (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Arundel
How far is Arundel from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Arundel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Arundel and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Arundel
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Arundel:
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Arundel Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Arundel stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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