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Live paella catering in Lidsey, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Lidsey and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Lidsey events
Paella catering in Lidsey, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
In a hamlet or village like Lidsey, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Lidsey (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Lidsey. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Events in Lidsey and across West Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lidsey, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Catering an event in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For an event in Lidsey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lidsey. Lidsey is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lidsey to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lidsey, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Lidsey, we also cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Lidsey include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Lidsey stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; 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 in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Lidsey
Can you cook near the sea around Lidsey?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Lidsey too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose paella catering in Lidsey?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lidsey and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Aldingbourne Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
Where we can cook in Lidsey
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Lidsey
What else we do in Lidsey
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
- 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