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Paella party catering in Southwick, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in Southwick? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Southwick
Paella party catering in Southwick, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include mixed paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and garden get-togethers.
Around Southwick, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
For event organisers in Southwick
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
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. A summer party in Southwick stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Southwick
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Parties in Southwick: gardens, venues and local tips
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Southwick will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
Thinking of a party in Benfield Hill? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Southwick has its own station, Southwick station. Southwick is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN42, BN41 and BN43, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street. With the A259 and A270 close by, Southwick is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater parties in Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Southwick
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Southwick?
Southwick station, in Southwick itself.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Nearby places to Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
- 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