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Live paella catering in Pagham, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Pagham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for Pagham events
How our paella catering works in Pagham
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays, with black rice, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Pagham, 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Pagham (PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Pagham?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Avisford typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
Pagham: venues, travel and local tips
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Pagham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Pagham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Pagham to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Bognor Regis station is about 3.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rose Green Infant School, can book us as a food stall. Pagham is within about 4 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover events in every part of PO21 and the streets around it. Local streets include Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Lamb pub (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Pagham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Also in Pagham
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Pagham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pagham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pagham
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Common questions in Pagham
Can you cook in Avisford?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Pagham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Pagham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Pagham is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What affects the price in Pagham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. 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 book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Pagham and across West Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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