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Paella party catering in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Goring-by-Sea and across West Sussex.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Goring-by-Sea?
Paella party catering for your party in Goring-by-Sea
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Around Goring-by-Sea, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Goring-by-Sea
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Goring-by-Sea book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning a party in Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Parties in Goring-by-Sea are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Durrington Minature Railway generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN12, BN99 and BN13. From Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Goring-by-Sea include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Goring-by-Sea? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer party in Goring-by-Sea 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Goring-by-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Goring-by-Sea hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Goring-by-Sea
What else we do in Goring-by-Sea
Questions from Goring-by-Sea
Could we have live paella in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Goring-by-Sea for guests?
Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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