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Paella Party Catering in Coates
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Coates and the surrounding area.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Coates
Questions from Coates
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Coates from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella party catering in Coates, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For neighbourhood celebrations and family reunions, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Coates is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Coates until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Coates? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Coates and the whole of West Sussex
For event organisers in Coates
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Coates
What else we do in Coates
Why choose paella party catering in Coates?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Coates, people book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Coates
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Coates parties: what to know
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we can cook for your guests. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Agatha, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Coates, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in RH20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles 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