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Paella Party Catering in Hunston
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Hunston. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Hunston
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering for your party in Hunston
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Hunston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Hunston
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Hunston, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Hunston to Brighton (28 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.5 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in PO20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hunston, we also cover Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Schools near Hunston include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spotted Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Hunston is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hunston
What’s the nearest station to Hunston for guests?
Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Leodegar's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Places near Hunston
What else we do in Hunston
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella party catering in Hunston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Hunston
Organising a club, school or community event in Hunston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Events we cater in Hunston
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hunston:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Leodegar's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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