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Paella catering in PO21
We cook at events in every part of the PO21 postcode district, including Bognor Regis, Nyetimber and Aldwick. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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What we do in PO21
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in PO21: what to expect
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for birthday celebrations and garden get-togethers.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in PO21
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover PO21 and the whole of West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Bognor Regis
Around Bognor Regis, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Regis School, West Park and Church of St Mary Magdalene. You will also find Norfolk Hotel (0.7 miles south-east), The Regis School (under half a mile north-west) and Southway Primary School (under half a mile north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 0.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
Catering events across PO21
From Bognor Regis, Nyetimber and Aldwick to 1 villages and hamlets, events across PO21 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 6 places in PO21 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Bognor Regis: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Parks such as West Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Bognor Regis, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Occasions we cook for in PO21
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella catering in PO21? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
PO21 questions
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
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.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
- 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