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Live paella catering in Nutbourne, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Nutbourne.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Nutbourne events
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Nutbourne, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How our paella catering works in Nutbourne
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and family celebrations and christenings, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Nutbourne, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Nutbourne
What else we do in Nutbourne
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Live paella in Nutbourne: local details
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Nutbourne and the surrounding area. Nutbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Nutbourne to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Eames Farm? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Nutbourne has its own station, Nutbourne station.
For paella catering in PO18 and PO10, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Nutbourne include Bourne Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (less than half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Nutbourne
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Nutbourne
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why choose paella catering in Nutbourne?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Nutbourne:
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chidham Parochial Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Your questions about paella catering in Nutbourne
Is Nutbourne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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