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Paella party catering in East Ashling, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Ashling: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
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About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Paella party catering for your party in East Ashling
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like East Ashling, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Ashling? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in East Ashling, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from East Ashling
Which station should guests use for East Ashling?
Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater in East Ashling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Ashling. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
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.
Who books paella party catering in East Ashling?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near East Ashling include West Dean House (4 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.2 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Parties in East Ashling: gardens, venues and local tips
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in East Ashling. East Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Ashling to Southampton (25 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Bosham station is about 1.4 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. East Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to East Ashling for paella party catering include West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile north)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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