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Paella Party Catering in Funtington
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Funtington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Funtington?
Paella party catering in Funtington, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For retirement celebrations and big birthdays, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Funtington is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Funtington?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Funtington:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Party venues around Funtington
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Funtington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Warblington Castle (4.8 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Funtington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Funtington for paella party catering include West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Funtington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Funtington
Is Funtington 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.
Is Funtington close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Funtington and across West Sussex
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Funtington
What else we do in Funtington
Where we can cook in Funtington
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Funtington
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Funtington
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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