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Paella Party Catering in Shopwyke
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Shopwyke and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
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About our paella party catering in Shopwyke
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Near Shopwyke, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Shopwyke
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Questions from Shopwyke
What’s the nearest station to Shopwyke for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Shopwyke is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Shopwyke, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Occasions we cook for in Shopwyke
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Shopwyke, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
Party venues around Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Parties in Shopwyke are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shopwyke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Shopwyke to Brighton (27 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Shopwyke include Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Coach Road and Drayton Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Shopwyke includes Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Shopwyke
Other catering in Shopwyke
- 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