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Paella Party Catering in East Hampnett
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in East Hampnett. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in East Hampnett?
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How our paella party catering works in East Hampnett
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For christenings and naming days and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of churros, tapas and seafood paella and more.
Near East Hampnett, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in East Hampnett
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Nearby places to East Hampnett
What else we do in East Hampnett
Who books paella party catering in East Hampnett?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Hampnett, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in East Hampnett, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Hampnett, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Hampnett
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
East Hampnett parties: what to know
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around East Hampnett. East Hampnett is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hampnett, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Paella party catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why East Hampnett hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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