West Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Fisher events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fisher. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Fisher?
How our paella catering works in Fisher
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. On the menu are mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations.
Somewhere as small as Fisher, a garden or field is often the venue. 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. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Fisher (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Fisher
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Also in Fisher
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Fisher: your questions answered
How far is Fisher from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Fisher too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does paella catering cost in Fisher?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Fisher: venues, travel and local tips
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fisher and the surrounding area. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chichester High School For Girls, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Leodegar's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Fisher is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Fisher, we cover South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your event in Fisher
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Fisher:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Fisher? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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