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Paella party catering in Duncton, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Duncton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Duncton?
Paella party catering in Duncton, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings.
Near Duncton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Duncton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Duncton 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.
Is Duncton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
For event organisers in Duncton
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Duncton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU28 postcode and guest numbers, 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.
Related guides
Party venues around Duncton
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Duncton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Duncton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Duncton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Duncton High Street and Willett Close. If your venue is just outside Duncton, we also cover East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Duncton include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Places near Duncton
Other catering in Duncton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Duncton hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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