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Live paella catering in Lagness, West Sussex
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Lagness: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering for Lagness events
Live paella in Lagness: local details
Lagness is about 2 miles west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lagness is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Bognor Regis station is about 2.5 miles away. Lagness is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over PO20 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Lagness, we also cover Runcton (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile north), North Mundham (2 miles north-west), Colworth (2 miles north-east) and Hunston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Regis School (1.7 miles east)
Paella catering in Lagness, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and retirement and leaving parties, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Lagness, events are typically 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Lagness (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lagness
Also in Lagness
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lagness
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
FAQs for Lagness
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Lagness?
Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Lagness? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Who books paella catering in Lagness?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
Parks such as Avisford normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- 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