Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Catering in Patcham
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Patcham.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering near Patcham
Why choose paella catering in Patcham?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Patcham:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
Parks such as Withdean Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
About our paella catering in Patcham
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include big birthdays and family celebrations and christenings, serving seafood paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a place the size of Patcham, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Patcham (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Patcham
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Where we can cook in Patcham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Patcham
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning live paella in Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For an event in Patcham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Patcham. Patcham is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Preston Park station is about 1.3 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Patcham Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Patcham. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Patcham, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in BN1, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Patcham include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Patcham High School (less than half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Miller & Carter pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in Patcham?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Patcham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Places near Patcham
Other catering in Patcham
Questions from Patcham
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Patcham from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. Find your area.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evenings in Patcham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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