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Corporate paella catering in West Marden, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in West Marden and the surrounding area.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team days
- Summer parties for staff
Book corporate paella catering in West Marden
Why choose live paella in West Marden?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in West Marden
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Corporate paella catering in West Marden, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. Typical bookings include open days and launches and client hospitality, with bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
For rural venues near West Marden, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- West Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in West Marden
Is West Marden close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like West Marden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planning a team event in West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in West Marden and the surrounding area. West Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from West Marden to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
West Marden is about 53 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near West Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater work events in Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Marden include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
How we price corporate paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Nearby places to West Marden
More for events in West Marden
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In West Marden, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your work event in West Marden
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
In West Marden and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Think about shade and seating
- Get facilities approval early
The space is left clean and tidy.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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