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Paella Party Catering for West Chiltington events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in West Chiltington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in West Chiltington
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in West Chiltington, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering in West Chiltington, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for summer garden parties and big family gatherings.
Near West Chiltington, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- West Chiltington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in West Chiltington
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
In West Chiltington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including West Chiltington
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hosting a paella party in West Chiltington
West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in West Chiltington, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2.8 miles west) and Parham House (3.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 3 miles away. West Chiltington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH20. Local streets include Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near West Chiltington include Rydon Community College (2.2 miles south)
West Chiltington: your questions answered
How far is West Chiltington from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in West Chiltington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Chiltington
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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