West Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Bedham, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Bedham and across West Sussex.
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Bedham
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
How our paella party catering works in Bedham
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and big birthdays, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Bedham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Bedham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Bedham?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bedham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Bedham
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Bedham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the 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 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Common questions in Bedham
Do you come out to small places like Bedham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bedham for guests?
Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much does paella party catering cost in Bedham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bedham
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Towns and villages near Bedham
More for events in Bedham
Hosting a paella party in Bedham
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Bedham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Bedham to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2.2 miles east) and Petworth House (2.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and timings. From Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Bedham include The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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