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Paella party catering in Southbourne, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Southbourne and across West Sussex.
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Southbourne?
How our paella party catering works in Southbourne
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros, and we’re often booked for family get-togethers and celebrations of life.
Parties around Southbourne are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across West Sussex, including Southbourne
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Southbourne 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
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, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Southbourne
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Perfect for your party in Southbourne
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If guests are coming by rail, Southbourne station is in Southbourne itself.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Southbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Parties in Southbourne: gardens, venues and local tips
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the PO10 area, we can cook for your guests. Southbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Southbourne to Southampton (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St. John's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cater parties across PO10. From Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Southbourne, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Southbourne includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Southbourne include Bourne Community College (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Traveller's Joy Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Southbourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Southbourne for guests?
Southbourne station, in Southbourne itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. John's?
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.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater in Southbourne?
Yes, we do. Southbourne is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
- 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