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Paella Party Catering in Wiggonholt
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Wiggonholt and across West Sussex.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Wiggonholt
How our paella party catering works in Wiggonholt
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and big birthdays, serving vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
Country parties near Wiggonholt suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Party venues around Wiggonholt
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. For a party in Wiggonholt, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wiggonholt. Wiggonholt is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Wiggonholt to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (1.5 miles south) and Old Place Manor (1.8 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 1.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wiggonholt, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of RH20. If your venue is just outside Wiggonholt, we also cover Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Wiggonholt, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wiggonholt
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
FAQs for Wiggonholt
Can you cater a reception after a service at Wiggonholt Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Why choose paella party catering in Wiggonholt?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
Parks such as Parham Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Wiggonholt
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
- 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