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Paella party catering in East Preston, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Preston and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for East Preston events
Why choose live paella in East Preston?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why East Preston hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella party catering in East Preston, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Around East Preston, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in East Preston, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning a party in East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN16, we can bring the pans to you. East Preston is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from East Preston to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. East Preston is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in BN16 and BN12 is planned around your venue. From The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around East Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Where we can cook in East Preston
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- 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.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
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Common questions in East Preston
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook near the sea around East Preston?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books paella party catering in East Preston?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in East Preston book us for occasions like:
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- 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