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Paella Catering for Shopwyke events
Planning paella catering in Shopwyke? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Shopwyke
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella catering for your event in Shopwyke
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Somewhere as small as Shopwyke, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Shopwyke: venues, travel and local tips
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Shopwyke or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Shopwyke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Shopwyke to Brighton (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 1.9 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Coach Road and Drayton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Shopwyke, we cover Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Shopwyke includes Stoke Down.
- Local schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shopwyke
- Events in Shopwyke and across West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Shopwyke
Is Shopwyke 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cover Shopwyke?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shopwyke and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Shopwyke? 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books paella catering in Shopwyke?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Shopwyke book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Historic houses near Shopwyke include Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Also near Shopwyke
More for events in Shopwyke
- 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