West Sussex · England
Paella Catering for Pyecombe events
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 Pyecombe.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Pyecombe
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How our paella catering works in Pyecombe
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. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like Pyecombe, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Pyecombe: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Pyecombe?
Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Transfiguration: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Towns and villages near Pyecombe
What else we do in Pyecombe
Planning live paella in Pyecombe
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Pyecombe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Pyecombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Downlands Community School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 1.9 miles away. Pyecombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Pyecombe, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN45, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on London Road, School Lane and Church Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Pyecombe? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Pyecombe
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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