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Paella Party Catering in Walberton
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Walberton and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Walberton
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella party catering for your party in Walberton
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. For family reunions and milestone birthdays, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Near Walberton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Walberton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Walberton?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Walberton, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Walberton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Walberton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Walberton for guests?
Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Places near Walberton
Other catering in Walberton
Hosting a paella party in Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Walberton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Walberton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Walberton to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Walberton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18. Streets in the area include The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Walberton includes WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Walberton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose paella party catering in Walberton?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Walberton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
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 will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- 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