West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Tangmere
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Tangmere.
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Tangmere
About our paella party catering in Tangmere
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We are frequently asked to cater birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Around Tangmere, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Tangmere, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Also near Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
Planning a party in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Tangmere to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Historic houses near Tangmere include Goodwood House (1.8 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. 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. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO18, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Tangmere for paella party catering include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Tangmere includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Your questions about paella party catering in Tangmere
We’re having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Tangmere from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tangmere.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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