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Paella Catering for Itchingfield events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Itchingfield and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Itchingfield?
Paella catering in Itchingfield, cooked live
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Itchingfield, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Itchingfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Itchingfield for guests?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Itchingfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Itchingfield: venues, travel and local tips
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Itchingfield to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Itchingfield to Guildford (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.5 miles east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicolas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Paella catering in RH13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tanbridge House School (2.3 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Itchingfield
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What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Itchingfield? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Itchingfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Who books paella catering in Itchingfield?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Itchingfield, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Barns Green Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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