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Paella Party Catering in Littlehampton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Littlehampton.
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Littlehampton events
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Littlehampton? 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.
Paella party catering in Littlehampton, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and baby celebrations.
In a town like Littlehampton, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What affects the price in Littlehampton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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 booking.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Littlehampton and the whole of West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Littlehampton until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Littlehampton
Other catering in Littlehampton
Where we can cook in Littlehampton
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in Littlehampton
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Littlehampton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Littlehampton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the BN17 and BN16 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close. You’ll find Littlehampton on the A259 and A284, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Littlehampton for paella party catering include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for parties.
A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Littlehampton include Littlehampton College (less than half a mile north) and River Beach Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Questions from Littlehampton
Which station should guests use for Littlehampton?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
- 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