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Paella party catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Looking for paella party catering in Shoreham-by-Sea? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Shoreham-by-Sea events
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella party catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden does not. All we need is a level cooking spot. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Shoreham-by-Sea
What else we do in Shoreham-by-Sea
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hosting a paella party in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton (6 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary de Haura Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Shoreham-by-Sea include Portslade Manor (2.3 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across the BN43, BN15 and BN42 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Shoreham-by-Sea is on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shoreham-by-Sea include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Shoreham-by-Sea until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Shoreham-by-Sea: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Shoreham-by-Sea?
Shoreham-by-Sea has its own station: Shoreham-By-Sea station.
Is Shoreham-by-Sea close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you cater in Shoreham-by-Sea?
We do. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books paella party catering in Shoreham-by-Sea?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is in Shoreham-by-Sea itself.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- 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