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Paella Party Catering for Middleton-on-Sea events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Middleton-on-Sea. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in Middleton-on-Sea
Perfect for your party in Middleton-on-Sea
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
In Middleton-on-Sea and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Paella party catering in Middleton-on-Sea, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We are often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, serving churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Around Middleton-on-Sea, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Middleton-on-Sea until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Hosting a paella party in Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Middleton-on-Sea, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Nicholas Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Wherever your party is in PO22 and BN18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Middleton-on-Sea questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Middleton-on-Sea?
Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Middleton-on-Sea
- Catering across West Sussex, including Middleton-on-Sea
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
- 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