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Paella party catering in Ashurst, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ashurst and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Ashurst
Ashurst: your questions answered
How far is Ashurst from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
About our paella party catering in Ashurst
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Ashurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer party in Ashurst 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What affects the price in Ashurst
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Party venues around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Ashurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ashurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
For paella party catering in BN44, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Lane and School Lane. For parties just outside Ashurst, we cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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