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Live paella catering in Boxgrove, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Boxgrove.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering for Boxgrove events
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella catering in Boxgrove, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and family parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Boxgrove, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Boxgrove? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Occasions we cook for in Boxgrove
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Boxgrove? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Boxgrove
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Boxgrove and the whole of West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Boxgrove
What else we do in Boxgrove
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
FAQs for Boxgrove
How far is Boxgrove from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Boxgrove for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Paella catering around Boxgrove
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Boxgrove. Boxgrove is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 3.5 miles away. Boxgrove is within about 6 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxgrove includes Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
- 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