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Live paella catering in Nyetimber, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Nyetimber and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Nyetimber
Events we cater in Nyetimber
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rose Green Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
Paella catering in Nyetimber, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for staff parties and work lunches and garden get-togethers.
In and around Nyetimber, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Nyetimber (PO21)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Nyetimber
Other catering in Nyetimber
How the day works
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. Around midsummer it stays light in Nyetimber until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Common questions in Nyetimber
Is Nyetimber close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Avisford?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Live paella in Nyetimber: local details
Nyetimber is about 2 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Nyetimber will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Nyetimber to Brighton (27 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Avisford? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.6 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nyetimber, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over the PO21 postcode area. Whether your event is on Lion Road, Hook Lane and Anson Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pagham (1 mile south-west), Aldwick (1 mile east), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (2 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (4 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (2.4 miles east) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Regis School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb pub (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Events in Nyetimber and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
- 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