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Paella party catering in Fisher, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fisher and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Fisher
FAQs for Fisher
Which station should guests use for Fisher?
Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Fisher?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Do you cater in Fisher?
We do. We cook at events in Fisher and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Paella party catering in Fisher, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, serving seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella.
In a small place like Fisher, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Fisher (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price Or The cost guide.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer party in Fisher 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 the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Hosting a paella party in Fisher
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fisher to Brighton (28 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Leodegar's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
Events we cater in Fisher
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you are celebrating in Fisher, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What else we do in Fisher
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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