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Paella Party Catering in Atherington
Planning paella party catering in Atherington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Atherington events
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Atherington, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella party catering in Atherington, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For family get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella for your guests.
Country parties near Atherington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Atherington (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Atherington until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Occasions we cook for in Atherington
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Atherington book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Littlehampton station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- 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 will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Atherington: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Atherington?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Atherington?
Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much does paella party catering cost in Atherington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Parties in Atherington: gardens, venues and local tips
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Atherington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Atherington to Brighton (20 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Bailiffscourt Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Atherington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Atherington include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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