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Paella party catering in Charlton, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in Charlton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Charlton
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
About our paella party catering in Charlton
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For anniversary celebrations and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and tapas.
Near Charlton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Charlton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
What affects the price in Charlton
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Charlton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Charlton
Other catering in Charlton
Occasions we cook for in Charlton
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Charlton include West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
Your questions about paella party catering in Charlton
How far is Charlton from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Charlton
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Charlton parties: what to know
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Charlton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Charlton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. From Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Charlton for paella party catering include Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Charlton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Goes Free pub (under half a mile north-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