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Live paella catering in Walberton, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Walberton and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Walberton
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Walberton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Paella catering for your event in Walberton
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and family celebrations and christenings.
In a small place like Walberton, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Walberton. Walberton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Walberton. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Walberton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Walberton, we also cover Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 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 and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Open spaces near Walberton include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near Walberton include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
Places near Walberton
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Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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.
What affects the price in Walberton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Walberton
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Walberton: your questions answered
Is Walberton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Walberton from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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 compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Walberton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not 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