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Live paella catering in Ashurst, West Sussex
Planning paella catering in Ashurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
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Paella catering around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Ashurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ashurst. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in BN44 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Lane and School Lane. For events just outside Ashurst, we cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you will find Fountain Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Paella catering for your event in Ashurst
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Ashurst. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, serving mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice.
In a hamlet or village like Ashurst, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Ashurst (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Ashurst
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ashurst CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Common questions in Ashurst
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Ashurst from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Ashurst. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashurst
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Ashurst and across West Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Other catering in Ashurst
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Ashurst? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Ashurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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