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Paella Party Catering for Lickfold events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Lickfold.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Lickfold?
About our paella party catering in Lickfold
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are often booked for birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Lickfold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Lickfold (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Lickfold: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues 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.
What’s the nearest station to Lickfold for guests?
Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
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.
Do you cater in Lickfold?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lickfold. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability straight away.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lickfold
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Hosting a paella party in Lickfold
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For a party in Lickfold, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lickfold. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Lickfold can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Historic houses near Lickfold include Cowdray House (3.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lickfold, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Lickfold, we also cover Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Lickfold includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Other local spots include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
Perfect for your party in Lickfold
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Lickfold, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
- 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