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Paella Party Catering for Yapton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Yapton.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Yapton
What affects the price in Yapton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Paella party catering in Yapton, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Around Yapton, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Yapton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planning a party in Yapton
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the BN18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Barnham station is about 1.5 miles away. Yapton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in BN18, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Yapton is on the B2132, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Yapton, we cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Yapton includes WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles north-west)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Yapton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Yapton
Other catering in Yapton
Your questions about paella party catering in Yapton
Can you cook near the sea around Yapton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Yapton from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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 can plan it carefully.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why choose paella party catering in Yapton?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Yapton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Yapton Free Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Why choose live paella in Yapton?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Yapton and the whole of West Sussex
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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