West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Sidlesham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Sidlesham.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Sidlesham
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
About our paella party catering in Sidlesham
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 chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Sidlesham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in Sidlesham
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Sidlesham
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Sidlesham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sidlesham to Southampton (28 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 3.9 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in PO20, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the B2145, Sidlesham is easy for us to reach for your party. Other places close to Sidlesham for paella party catering include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Towns and villages near Sidlesham
More for events in Sidlesham
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Sidlesham questions
Can you cook near the sea around Sidlesham?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Sidlesham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we will check.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Sidlesham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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