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Paella party catering in Offington, West Sussex
Looking for paella party catering in Offington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Offington?
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
About our paella party catering in Offington
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Popular choices include churros, tapas and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
A country party near Offington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Offington
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Offington close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Offington.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Offington
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Offington until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Towns and villages near Offington
Other catering in Offington
Party venues around Offington
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN14, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Offington to Brighton (11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Andrew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cook at parties all over BN14 and BN13. Your party could be at a home on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue or the roads around them. Offington sits on or near the A24 and A27, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south-west) and Durrington High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Thomas a Becket pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Offington hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Why choose paella party catering in Offington?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Durrington Minature Railway generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
What affects the price in Offington
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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