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Paella party catering in Singleton, 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 for events in Singleton.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Singleton events
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering in Singleton, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We’re often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Singleton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Singleton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Singleton
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Singleton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does paella party catering cost in Singleton?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Singleton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Singleton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Singleton parties: what to know
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Singleton, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Singleton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Singleton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Singleton, we cover Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Weald and Downland Gridshell (under half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Singleton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Partridge Inn (within half a mile west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What else we do in Singleton
Occasions we cook for in Singleton
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Singleton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (1.2 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.8 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
- 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