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Paella party catering in Upperton, West Sussex
Something 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 Upperton.
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Upperton
Events we cater in Upperton
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Upperton include Petworth House (1.2 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Paella party catering in Upperton, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We’re often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays, with tapas, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Upperton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Upperton
What else we do in Upperton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Upperton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Where we can cook in Upperton
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Party venues around Upperton
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Upperton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over GU28 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upperton include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
What affects the price in Upperton
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
FAQs for Upperton
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of All Hallows: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cover Upperton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upperton. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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