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Paella Catering for Avisford events
Looking for paella catering in Avisford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Avisford
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Paella catering in Avisford, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We’re often asked to cater community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a rural place like Avisford, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Avisford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Avisford
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Avisford
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you are celebrating in Avisford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
Paella catering around Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Avisford will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Avisford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Avisford, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in BN18 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Avisford, we also cover Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Avisford includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Avisford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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 set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What affects the price in Avisford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Avisford. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Avisford
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Avisford and the whole of West Sussex
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Avisford questions
How far is Avisford from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Avisford?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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