West Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Felpham, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Felpham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Felpham
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Felpham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Felpham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Paella party catering for your party in Felpham
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and big birthdays.
Parties around Felpham are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Felpham
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Places near Felpham
Also in Felpham
Why choose paella party catering in Felpham?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Felpham parties: what to know
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Felpham, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Felpham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1 mile west. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Paella party catering in PO22 and PO21 is planned around your venue. Whether your party is on Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).
- Local schools include Downview Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Thatched House (under half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Felpham: your questions answered
Is Felpham close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Can you cook in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
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 will help you decide the split.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
- 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