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Paella Party Catering for Mid Lavant events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Mid Lavant.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Mid Lavant events
Paella party catering for your party in Mid Lavant
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and anniversary celebrations, serving tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Mid Lavant, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Mid Lavant
What’s the nearest station to Mid Lavant for guests?
Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Mid Lavant too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Mid Lavant 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mid Lavant? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Mid Lavant hosts choose us
- We cover Mid Lavant and the whole of West Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Planning a party in Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Mid Lavant, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Mid Lavant. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mid Lavant to Guildford (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Fishbourne station is about 2.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in PO18, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Mid Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Earl Of March Public House (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your party in Mid Lavant
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Mid Lavant and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Mid Lavant include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Mid Lavant? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Also near Mid Lavant
What else we do in Mid Lavant
- 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