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Paella catering in BN43
Live paella catering across BN43, from Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur and Old Shoreham. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in BN43?
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Events we cater in BN43
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering across BN43
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in BN43. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties, with seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Pricing in BN43
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Shoreham-by-Sea
You will find us cooking near Shoreham Academy, St Mary de Haura Church and Shoreham College, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Buckingham Park Primary School (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Shoreham-by-Sea itself: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
Catering events across BN43
From Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick and Kingston by Sea to 2 villages and hamlets, events across BN43 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. 5 of the places we cover in BN43 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Shoreham-by-Sea: For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is in Shoreham-by-Sea itself. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Buckingham Park Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. In Shoreham-by-Sea, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What affects the price in BN43
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in BN43? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
BN43: your questions answered
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What does paella 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.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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