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Live paella catering in East Wittering, West Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Wittering: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in East Wittering
Questions from East Wittering
Is East Wittering close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cover East Wittering?
We do. East Wittering is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering in East Wittering, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
There may be a hall or club near East Wittering if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- East Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in East Wittering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in East Wittering
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in East Wittering until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in East Wittering? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
East Wittering: venues, travel and local tips
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of East Wittering or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Wittering is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Anne, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Wittering, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over PO20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. East Wittering is on the B2179, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside East Wittering, we also cover Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Not far away are Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
Towns and villages near East Wittering
More for events in East Wittering
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any other courses or food
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Events we cater in East Wittering
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as East Wittering Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why choose live paella in East Wittering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in East Wittering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover East Wittering and the whole of West Sussex
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- 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