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Paella Party Catering in Lodsworth
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lodsworth.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Lodsworth
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Lodsworth
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Lodsworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Lodsworth
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Lodsworth
What else we do in Lodsworth
Occasions we cook for in Lodsworth
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Lodsworth, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Lodsworth stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU28 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lodsworth to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lodsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lodsworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Lodsworth is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. Whether your party is on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Common questions in Lodsworth
Do you come out to small places like Lodsworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Lodsworth close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
- 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