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Live paella catering in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Goring-by-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering in Goring-by-Sea
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Goring-by-Sea
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Goring-by-Sea and across West Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Goring-by-Sea
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Goring-by-Sea. For community events and fairs and family celebrations and christenings, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
A place like Goring-by-Sea often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Goring-by-Sea: your questions answered
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.
Could we have live paella in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much does paella catering cost in Goring-by-Sea?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
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What affects the price in Goring-by-Sea
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Goring-by-Sea? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Goring-by-Sea
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Durrington Minature Railway? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Goring-by-Sea: venues, travel and local tips
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Goring-by-Sea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 3 miles of Goring-by-Sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in BN12, BN99 and BN13 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Goring-by-Sea include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Goring-by-Sea include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-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