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Paella Party Catering for Flansham events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Flansham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Flansham events
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Flansham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in Flansham
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers, with seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Flansham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Flansham (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Places near Flansham
What else we do in Flansham
Your questions about paella party catering in Flansham
Is Flansham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Flansham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is my garden big enough?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Flansham
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Flansham
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Flansham:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Bilsham Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
Flansham parties: what to know
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Flansham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Flansham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Flansham to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.9 miles north. Parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Anywhere in PO22, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Flansham for paella party catering include Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Flansham include Felpham Community College (1 mile south-west)
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Flansham
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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