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Paella Party Catering in Chilgrove
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chilgrove: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Chilgrove
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Chilgrove hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across West Sussex, including Chilgrove
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering in Chilgrove, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include churros, tapas and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Chilgrove, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chilgrove parties: what to know
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we will come to your venue or garden. Chilgrove is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chilgrove to Guildford (25 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Chilgrove, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in PO18, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Chilgrove, we also cover East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Chilgrove includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chilgrove
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
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Also in Chilgrove
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 handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Chilgrove is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chilgrove? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Chilgrove questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Chilgrove?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
- 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