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Paella party catering in Watersfield, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Watersfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Book paella party catering in Watersfield
How our paella party catering works in Watersfield
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Country parties near Watersfield suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Watersfield (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Watersfield
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Watersfield
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For event organisers in Watersfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Watersfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Watersfield and the whole of West Sussex
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Watersfield
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Watersfield, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Watersfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.5 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Watersfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Watersfield, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Watersfield include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local schools include St James' CofE Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Labouring Man pub (0.9 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Your questions about paella party catering in Watersfield
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Watersfield?
Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How the day 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. At midsummer, it’s light in Watersfield until about 9:20pm, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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