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Paella Party Catering in Bosham Hoe
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bosham Hoe: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Bosham Hoe events
Paella party catering in Bosham Hoe, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
A country party near Bosham Hoe is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bosham Hoe questions
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Bosham Hoe close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Bosham Hoe?
We do. Bosham Hoe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Bosham Hoe 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Hosting a paella party in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Bosham Hoe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bosham Hoe is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the PO18 postcode area. From Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Who books paella party catering in Bosham Hoe?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bosham Hoe, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- 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