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Paella Party Catering for West Lavington events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in West Lavington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in West Lavington?
About our paella party catering in West Lavington
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
A country party near West Lavington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- West Lavington (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in West Lavington
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of West Lavington or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from West Lavington to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near West Lavington include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. West Lavington is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU29 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Local schools include St Margaret's Convent (0.7 miles north-west) and Midhurst Rother College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown House (0.5 miles north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Why choose live paella in West Lavington?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why West Lavington hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in West Lavington
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
West Lavington questions
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is West Lavington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. For a late-May party in West Lavington, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in West Lavington
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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