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Paella party catering in Boxgrove, West Sussex
Looking for paella party catering in Boxgrove? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Boxgrove
Paella party catering in Boxgrove, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and wakes and celebrations of life, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros.
Near Boxgrove, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Also near Boxgrove
Also in Boxgrove
For event organisers in Boxgrove
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning a party in Boxgrove
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the PO18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Boxgrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
How it works
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. For a late-May party in Boxgrove, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get 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’ll put together a menu and price.
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Where we can cook in Boxgrove
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Boxgrove?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Boxgrove
What’s the nearest station to Boxgrove for guests?
Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Boxgrove?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to Boxgrove?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Boxgrove is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Events we cater in Boxgrove
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Boxgrove book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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