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Paella party catering in West Dean, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in West Dean and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in West Dean
Paella party catering in West Dean, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For wakes and memorial gatherings and baby celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near West Dean is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- West Dean (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in West Dean
Which station should guests use for West Dean?
Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre.
Is West Dean too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Dean
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Party venues around West Dean
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we can cook for your guests. West Dean is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. West Dean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in PO18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around West Dean includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What else we do in West Dean
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have cover ready for a shower
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover West Dean and the whole of West Sussex
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in West Dean stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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