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Paella catering in BN16

Paella, tapas and desserts across BN16, from Rustington, Angmering and East Preston. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.

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What we do in BN16

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How paella catering works in BN16

Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.

When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.

You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.

Prices in BN16

The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.

Why book with us

Real theatre, not just catering
Catering across West Sussex, including BN16
Fast service from the pan
Drinks service on request

How to get a price

Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.

Around Rustington

We cook for events around Rustington Community Primary School, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. Nearby too are Mewsbrook Park (0.9 miles south-west) and Littlehampton College (1.2 miles west). Rustington’s nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk before or after the party, there is WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.

Paella catering in BN16: local guide

There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in BN16, so the setting can be anything from Littlehampton, Rustington and Angmering to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 9 places in BN16 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.

Rustington: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rustington Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east. Planning an evening event in Rustington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Space, weather and the venue

Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo

For planners, venues and organisers

For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.

If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.

The menu, dish by dish

Black rice

Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.

Seafood paella

The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.

Why live cooking beats a buffet

For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in BN16.

Questions to ask before you book

How many staff are coming, and for how long
When payment is due
Any travel, parking or access charges
Whether VAT is included

Catering for every guest

With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:

Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Put allergy details in writing
Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Request clear labels at the serving table

Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.

Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.

Your questions about paella catering in BN16

Which paellas suit our guests?

Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.

Is halal food available?

Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.

Is it really cooked live?

Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.

How much is live paella catering?

Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.

Can you serve drinks?

Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.

Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.

What areas do you cover?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

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

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