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Paella Party Catering in Findon Valley
Planning paella party catering in Findon Valley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Findon Valley?
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How our paella party catering works in Findon Valley
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a place like Findon Valley, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Where we can cook in Findon Valley
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Findon Valley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Hosting a paella party in Findon Valley
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Findon Valley and nearby villages. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Findon Valley is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Paella party catering in BN14 and BN13 is planned around your venue. From Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Schools near Findon Valley include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
Findon Valley questions
How far is Findon Valley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater in Findon Valley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Findon Valley and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Findon Valley?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Nearby places to Findon Valley
What else we do in Findon Valley
Perfect for your party in Findon Valley
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Findon Valley and West Sussex:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in 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