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Paella Party Catering in Castle Town
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Castle Town. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
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About our paella party catering in Castle Town
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. We’re frequently asked to cater family reunions and summer garden parties, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Castle Town, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Castle Town (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Castle Town?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Botolph's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Where we can cook in Castle Town
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
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 don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Castle Town? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Questions from Castle Town
We are having a ceremony at St Botolph's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Castle Town?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Castle Town, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Castle Town
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For a party in Castle Town, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Castle Town. Castle Town is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Castle Town to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south. Parks such as Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in BN44, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Castle Town for paella party catering include Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.8 miles north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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