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Live paella catering in Horsemere Green, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Horsemere Green.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Horsemere Green?
Paella catering in Horsemere Green, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Horsemere Green, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Horsemere Green (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Horsemere Green
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Horsemere Green
- Catering across West Sussex, including Horsemere Green
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Horsemere Green 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Horsemere Green questions
Can you cook near the sea around Horsemere Green?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
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 serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you come to Horsemere Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Horsemere Green and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering an event in Horsemere Green
Horsemere Green is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Horsemere Green or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Horsemere Green to Brighton (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ford station is about 1.3 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Horsemere Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 3 miles of Horsemere Green, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in BN17 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Langford Close, Horsemere Green Lane and Apple Tree Walk, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Climping (1 mile east), Atherington (1 mile south-east), Ford (1 mile north), Tortington (2 miles north) and Wick (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Horsemere Green include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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