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Paella party catering in Oving, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Oving.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Oving?
About our paella party catering in Oving
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties.
In a small place like Oving, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
Step by step
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 Oving is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Oving, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Oving
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Oving
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Oving: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Oving?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Oving for guests?
Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How much does paella party catering cost in Oving?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Parties in Oving: gardens, venues and local tips
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we will come to your venue or garden. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Oving to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. From Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Oving, we cover Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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