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Paella party catering in Eastergate, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Eastergate: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Eastergate?
What affects the price in Eastergate
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How our paella party catering works in Eastergate
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country parties near Eastergate suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Eastergate and across West Sussex
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Eastergate 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 paellas and extras and send 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Eastergate
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning a party in Eastergate
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Eastergate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Eastergate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Eastergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St George's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Eastergate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cater parties across PO20. Whether your party is on St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Eastergate, we also cover Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Eastergate include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Eastergate: your questions answered
Is Eastergate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Eastergate?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does paella party catering cost in Eastergate?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for 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