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Paella Party Catering for South Mundham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in South Mundham.
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in South Mundham?
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
How our paella party catering works in South Mundham
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include big birthdays and retirement and leaving parties, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near South Mundham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- South Mundham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in South Mundham
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in South Mundham, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from South Mundham to Brighton (27 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Stephen, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.5 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the PO20 postcode area. From Manor Lane and Honer Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside South Mundham, we cover Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles north)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Perfect for your party in South Mundham
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Avisford generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in South Mundham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in South Mundham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in South Mundham?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for 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. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across West Sussex, including South Mundham
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from South Mundham
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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