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Paella Party Catering in North Mundham
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 North Mundham.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near North Mundham
How our paella party catering works in North Mundham
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include tapas, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like North Mundham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- North Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in North Mundham
How far is North Mundham from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is North Mundham 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.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Occasions we cook for in North Mundham
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in North Mundham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in North Mundham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in North Mundham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Also near North Mundham
Other catering in North Mundham
Party venues around North Mundham
North Mundham is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in North Mundham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Fletcher Place and Palmer Place; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Runcton (1 mile east), Hunston (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile west) and Lagness (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north-west).
- Schools near North Mundham include Chichester Free School (0.8 miles north-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Spotted Cow Public House (0.8 miles west)
- 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