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Paella catering in PO20
Paella, tapas and desserts across PO20, from Selsey, East Wittering and Westergate. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in PO20
Towns and villages in PO20
- Selsey
- East Wittering
- Westergate
- Tangmere
- Birdham
- West Wittering
- Eastergate
- Hunston
- North Mundham
- Almodington
- Runcton
- Oving
- West Itchenor
- Highleigh
- Sidlesham
- Street End
- Keynor Estate
- Church Norton
- Donnington
- Earnley
- Somerley
- Apuldram
- Aldingbourne
- Norton
- Shipton Green
- Shopwyke
- Sidlesham Common
- South Mundham
- Colworth
- Fisher
- Lagness
- Merston
- Nyton
- Chichester
- Portfield
- Fontwell
Catering in PO20
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across PO20
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We’re often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up 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.
Pricing in PO20
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Local landmarks in Selsey
We cook for events around The Fisherman's Joy Public House, Seal Primary Academy and St Peter's Church and the streets around them. Also close by are The Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and The Academy (less than half a mile north-west). Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
Paella catering in PO20: local guide
PO20 covers everything from Chichester, Selsey and Portfield to 30 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Around 34 places in PO20 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Selsey: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Seal Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Peter's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Selsey stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What affects the price in PO20
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in PO20, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For event organisers in PO20
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Is live paella right for you?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
FAQs for PO20
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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