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Paella Catering in Botolphs
Looking for paella catering in Botolphs? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
Live paella catering in Botolphs
Who books paella catering in Botolphs?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Botolphs and West Sussex:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Botolph's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella catering in Botolphs, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a small place like Botolphs, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Botolphs (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Botolphs
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What affects the price in Botolphs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella catering in Botolphs? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Botolphs questions
Is Botolphs too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Botolph's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Where we can cook in Botolphs
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evenings in Botolphs 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Botolphs, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning live paella in Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For an event in Botolphs, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Botolphs. Botolphs is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.2 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Botolphs, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN44, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Botolphs for paella catering include Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Botolphs include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- 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