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Paella Party Catering for Fulking events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fulking and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Fulking
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering for your party in Fulking
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it’s family get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella.
Country parties near Fulking suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Fulking (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Fulking questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What affects the price in Fulking
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Fulking parties: what to know
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Fulking or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Portslade station, about 3.9 miles south. Historic houses near Fulking include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Fulking, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BN5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Fulking include Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Dog Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also in Fulking
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Occasions we cook for in Fulking
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Fulking, people book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Fulking until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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