West Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Cootham, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cootham and the surrounding area.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
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Paella party catering in Cootham, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and neighbourhood celebrations.
Near Cootham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Cootham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cootham parties: what to know
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a party in Cootham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cootham. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Cootham to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (1.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Parham Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Cootham is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Cootham for paella party catering include Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Cootham
Also in Cootham
Your questions about paella party catering in Cootham
Do you come out to small places like Cootham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cover Cootham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cootham is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cootham
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Occasions we cook for in Cootham
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
In Cootham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Cootham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long 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 choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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