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Paella party catering in Lurgashall, West Sussex
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lurgashall: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Lurgashall
Paella party catering in Lurgashall, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Lurgashall suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Towns and villages near Lurgashall
Other catering in Lurgashall
Lurgashall parties: what to know
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Parties in Lurgashall are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lurgashall is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Lurgashall to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Lurgashall is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. Close by, we cover parties in Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (1.8 miles north-west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Lurgashall is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Lurgashall? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Lurgashall
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lurgashall book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Lurgashall include Petworth House (3.9 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.3 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
FAQs for Lurgashall
Do you come out to small places like Lurgashall?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Lurgashall for guests?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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