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Live paella catering in Kingston Gorse, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kingston Gorse. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Kingston Gorse
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes 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. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingston Gorse
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
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Paella catering in Kingston Gorse, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and naming days and family parties, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Kingston Gorse, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Kingston Gorse until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Kingston Gorse: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Kingston Gorse?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Kingston Gorse?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Occasions we cook for in Kingston Gorse
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Kingston Gorse:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Catering an event in Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For an event in Kingston Gorse, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Kingston Gorse is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ferring CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Kingston Gorse is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Kingston Gorse, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in BN16, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Kingston Gorse include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1.4 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