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Live paella catering in Ferring, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Ferring and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering for Ferring events
Who books paella catering in Ferring?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
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- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
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Paella catering in Ferring, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. For naming days and family parties and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
There may be a hall or club near Ferring if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Ferring (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Why choose live paella in Ferring?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ferring
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Live paella in Ferring: local details
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ferring. Ferring is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.9 miles north-east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ferring CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Ferring, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Ferring is within about 4 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in BN12 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Ferring for paella catering include Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Ferring
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Ferring stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Ferring? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for Ferring
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Ferring close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ferring.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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