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Paella Party Catering for Strettington events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Strettington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Strettington events
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering in Strettington, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Strettington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Strettington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Strettington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Strettington: gardens, venues and local tips
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Strettington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Andrew's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Strettington include Goodwood House (0.9 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in PO18, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Strettington includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Strettington
What else we do in Strettington
FAQs for Strettington
Which station should guests use for Strettington?
Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Strettington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Why choose live paella in Strettington?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Strettington
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Strettington
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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