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Live paella catering in Holywell, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Holywell and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Book paella catering in Holywell
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Holywell
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Holywell, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Holywell, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Holywell (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Holywell
What else we do in Holywell
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
What affects the price in Holywell
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella catering in Holywell?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Holywell: your questions answered
Is Holywell close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater in Holywell?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Holywell is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Holywell
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Holywell? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm 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 early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Live paella in Holywell: local details
Holywell is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Holywell and the surrounding area. Holywell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Eastbourne station is about 1.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St John's Meads Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Holywell, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 2 miles of Holywell, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN20 and BN21, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Mount Road, Cliff Road and Denton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Holywell, we cover Meads (1 mile north-west), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Roedean Moira House (0.6 miles north-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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