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Paella Party Catering for South Bersted events
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 South Bersted.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in South Bersted
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering for your party in South Bersted
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, serving mixed paella, tapas and churros.
Parties around South Bersted are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
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How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Why choose paella party catering in South Bersted?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in South Bersted until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Questions from South Bersted
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does paella party catering cost in South Bersted?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
South Bersted parties: what to know
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in South Bersted and the surrounding area. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Bognor Regis station is in South Bersted itself. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cater parties across PO21, PO22 and BN14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside South Bersted, we also cover Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
- 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