Brighton and Hove · England
Corporate paella catering in Patcham, Brighton and Hove
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Patcham and the surrounding area.
- Customer events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering in Patcham
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Get facilities approval early
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We leave the space as we found it.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
How our corporate paella catering works in Patcham
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. For fundraisers and conferences and training days, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
For businesses around Patcham, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Let us know about the site. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Patcham (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a team event in Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Patcham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Historic houses near Patcham include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles south) and Royal Pavilion (2.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 44 miles from Patcham, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cover work events in every part of BN1 and the streets around it. We can cater a work event on streets such as London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue. We also cook at work events in Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Patcham include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Patcham include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Miller & Carter pub (within half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events we cater in Patcham
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Patcham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Team-building events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Client and customer events
- Launches and open days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Places near Patcham
What else we do in Patcham
Why choose live paella in Patcham?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Patcham
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Patcham
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Questions from Patcham
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Patcham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
How much paella per person?
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.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you do Christmas parties?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Patcham, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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