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Paella Party Catering in Hardham
Planning paella party catering in Hardham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Hardham
Occasions we cook for in Hardham
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
Paella party catering in Hardham, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For street and neighbourhood parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Near Hardham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hardham
More for events in Hardham
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Hardham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Party venues around Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the RH20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hardham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hardham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Botolph's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Hardham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over RH20. For parties just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in Hardham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Hardham?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Hardham and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Hardham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Botolph's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hardham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
- 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