West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Emsworth
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Emsworth.
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Emsworth
Paella party catering in Emsworth, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and neighbourhood celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
For a party in Emsworth, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. For a party in Emsworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Emsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Emsworth to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Eames Farm? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Emsworth has its own station, Emsworth station. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane or the roads around them. Emsworth is on the A27 and A259, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Emsworth for paella party catering include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Emsworth
Other catering in Emsworth
Events we cater in Emsworth
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Emsworth and West Sussex:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose live paella in Emsworth?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Emsworth hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Emsworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Emsworth until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Emsworth: your questions answered
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Emsworth?
Emsworth has its own station: Emsworth station.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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