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Live paella catering in Slindon Common, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Slindon Common.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Slindon Common
Paella catering in Slindon Common, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Slindon Common, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Slindon Common? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Slindon Common: venues, travel and local tips
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Events in Slindon Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Slindon Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Barnham station is about 2.1 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Slindon CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Slindon Common. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Slindon Common is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road. For events just outside Slindon Common, we cover Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Slindon Common include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Spur Public House (within half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Slindon Common
- We cover Slindon Common and the whole of West Sussex
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Slindon Common
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
FAQs for Slindon Common
Which station should guests use for Slindon Common?
Barnham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Is Slindon Common close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
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How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Slindon Common
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Slindon Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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