Brighton and Hove · England
Live paella catering in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in West Blatchington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in West Blatchington
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How our paella catering works in West Blatchington
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in West Blatchington. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and community events and fairs.
There may be a hall or club near West Blatchington if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Also near West Blatchington
Also in West Blatchington
Events we cater in West Blatchington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Aldrington CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Paella catering around West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your event in West Blatchington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. West Blatchington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
Parks such as Hove Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. West Blatchington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Blatchington, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of the BN3 postcode area. Whether your event is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. West Blatchington sits on or near the A2038, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside West Blatchington, we also cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Nevill pub (under half a mile north-west)
FAQs for West Blatchington
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much does paella catering cost in West Blatchington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Planning an evening event in West Blatchington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in West Blatchington?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in West Blatchington
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover West Blatchington and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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