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Paella party catering in Cocking Causeway, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cocking Causeway: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Cocking Causeway
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella party catering in Cocking Causeway, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For big family gatherings and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas.
Near Cocking Causeway, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Cocking Causeway
Other catering in Cocking Causeway
Events we cater in Cocking Causeway
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Cocking Causeway include Cowdray House (1.2 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Why choose live paella in Cocking Causeway?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Cocking Causeway is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Cocking Causeway
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Cocking Causeway from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Party venues around Cocking Causeway
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Cocking Causeway, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Cocking Causeway is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of GU29. Whether your party is on Oaklands Lane and Well Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Cocking Causeway, we cover West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Schools near Cocking Causeway include St Margaret's Convent (1 mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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