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Paella party catering in Lordington, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Lordington and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Lordington
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella party catering in Lordington, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and big family gatherings.
A country party near Lordington is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Lordington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Lordington
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Southbourne station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Lordington
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Lordington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Hosting a paella party in Lordington
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Lordington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lordington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lordington to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Racton Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Stansted Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Lordington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We also cook at parties in Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lordington includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Lordington, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lordington
More for events in Lordington
- 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