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Paella party catering in Nutbourne, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Nutbourne.
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Nutbourne?
Paella party catering for your party in Nutbourne
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For retirement and leaving parties and celebrations of life, we can cook tapas, churros and vegetable paella for your guests.
Near Nutbourne, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Nutbourne
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Nutbourne has its own station, Nutbourne station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Nutbourne stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Nutbourne?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Nutbourne and the whole of West Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Party venues around Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a party in Nutbourne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Nutbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Nutbourne include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in PO18 and PO10 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Nutbourne, we cover Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Nutbourne includes Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Towns and villages near Nutbourne
What else we do in Nutbourne
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Nutbourne
How far is Nutbourne from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at St Wilfrid's Church and Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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