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Paella Party Catering for East Worthing events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across East Worthing and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for East Worthing events
Questions from East Worthing
We’re having a ceremony at St George's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around East Worthing?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
About our paella party catering in East Worthing
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
Around East Worthing, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Where we can cook in East Worthing
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in East Worthing stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Worthing, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Worthing? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in East Worthing
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Party venues around East Worthing
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN11, we will come to your venue or garden. East Worthing is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from East Worthing to Brighton (10 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Beach House Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like St George's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella often features.
We cook at parties all over BN11, BN14 and BN15 and the streets around it. Local streets include Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside East Worthing, we also cover Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Worthing include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Half Brick pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why East Worthing hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover East Worthing and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
- 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