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Paella Party Catering for Chidham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chidham.
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Chidham
Who books paella party catering in Chidham?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella party catering in Chidham, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Chidham. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Chidham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Chidham parties: what to know
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Chidham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Chidham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Nutbourne station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near Chidham include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across PO18 and the streets around it. From Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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More for events in Chidham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Events in Chidham and across West Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Chidham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Questions from Chidham
Is Chidham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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