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Paella Catering in Singleton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Singleton and across West Sussex.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Live paella catering in Singleton
How our paella catering works in Singleton
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and leaving dos and retirements.
For a rural spot like Singleton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Singleton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Singleton
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Singleton CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Singleton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Weald and Downland Gridshell (less than half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Partridge Inn (under half a mile west)
Why choose paella catering in Singleton?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Singleton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (1.2 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.8 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
The process
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 while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Singleton? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear 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.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Singleton
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
More for events in Singleton
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Common questions in Singleton
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Singleton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Singleton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Singleton and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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