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Paella Party Catering in Durrington
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Durrington.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Durrington
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Durrington until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Durrington, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and retirement and leaving parties.
Around Durrington, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Events we cater in Durrington
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Parks such as Durrington Minature Railway typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Durrington: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Symphorian's Church: 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.
Which station should guests use for Durrington?
The closest is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Planning a party in Durrington
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Durrington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Symphorian's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Durrington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Wherever your party is in BN13 and BN12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A2032, Durrington is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater parties in Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
A little further out are The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Durrington include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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