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Live paella catering in Coldwaltham, West Sussex
Planning paella catering in Coldwaltham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering near Coldwaltham
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Coldwaltham, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Coldwaltham. For community events and fairs and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere like Coldwaltham, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Coldwaltham
What else we do in Coldwaltham
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Coldwaltham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Coldwaltham? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is 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.
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Paella catering around Coldwaltham
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we can cook for your guests. Coldwaltham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Coldwaltham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Coldwaltham include Old Place Manor (2 miles north-east) and Bignor Roman Villa (2.5 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St James' CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Coldwaltham. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the RH20 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale. For events just outside Coldwaltham, we cover Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Labouring Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Coldwaltham
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Coldwaltham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Why choose paella catering in Coldwaltham?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
Coldwaltham questions
Is Coldwaltham close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Coldwaltham for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use 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