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Paella party catering in Earnley, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Earnley and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Earnley events
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Earnley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Earnley, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and family reunions, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Country parties near Earnley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Earnley
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Earnley: your questions answered
Is Earnley close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Earnley Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
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.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Earnley
Other catering in Earnley
Who books paella party catering in Earnley?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Earnley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Earnley Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
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. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning a party in Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Earnley. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Earnley for paella party catering include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
- 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