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Paella Party Catering in Marehill
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Marehill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Marehill events
Paella party catering for your party in Marehill
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Marehill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Marehill (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Party venues around Marehill
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Marehill and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Marehill to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 1.6 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Wiggonholt Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Marehill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH20 is planned around your venue. From West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Places near Marehill
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Your questions about paella party catering in Marehill
What’s the nearest station to Marehill for guests?
Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Marehill hosts choose us
- Events in Marehill and across West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Marehill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
For event organisers in Marehill
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in Marehill
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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