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Paella Party Catering for Maudlin events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Maudlin. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Maudlin
About our paella party catering in Maudlin
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and milestone birthdays.
Near Maudlin, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hosting a paella party in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Parties in Maudlin are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Maudlin to Brighton (27 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in PO18, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street. If your venue is just outside Maudlin, we also cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maudlin include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Maudlin 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Maudlin? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Maudlin
What’s the nearest station to Maudlin for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Maudlin close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater in Maudlin?
We do. We cook at events in Maudlin and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across West Sussex, including Maudlin
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Places near Maudlin
Also in Maudlin
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- 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