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Paella party catering in Donnington, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Donnington.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella party catering in Donnington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How our paella party catering works in Donnington
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near Donnington suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Donnington?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cover Donnington and the whole of West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Donnington
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Donnington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Donnington 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Donnington
How far is Donnington from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Donnington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Donnington or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Donnington to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. For parties just outside Donnington, we cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
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