West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Pagham
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Pagham and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Pagham
About our paella party catering in Pagham
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A country party near Pagham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Pagham (PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Pagham: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Avisford?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Pagham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What space do you need to cook?
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 bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Pagham 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 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Pagham
Also in Pagham
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Events we cater in Pagham
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Pagham, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Party venues around Pagham
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Pagham, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Parks such as Avisford usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 3.2 miles north-east. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cater parties across PO21 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb pub (0.7 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across West Sussex, including Pagham
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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