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Paella Party Catering in Ferring
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Ferring.
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Ferring
About our paella party catering in Ferring
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we are frequently booked for christenings and naming days and wakes and celebrations of life.
Around Ferring, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Ferring (BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Your questions about paella party catering in Ferring
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.
What about events near the coast?
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 much does paella party catering cost in Ferring?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ferring? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Occasions we cook for in Ferring
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Ferring and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St Andrew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Ferring, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Ferring? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Ferring
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Parties in Ferring: gardens, venues and local tips
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ferring to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Ferring to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Ferring include Ecclesden Manor (1.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.9 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Ferring, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN12. Your party could be at a home on Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ferring includes Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Ferring include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
- 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