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Live paella catering in West Lavington, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across West Lavington and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near West Lavington
Live paella in West Lavington: local details
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in West Lavington. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Midhurst CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. West Lavington is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Lavington for paella catering include Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around West Lavington includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Schools near West Lavington include St Margaret's Convent (0.7 miles north-west) and Midhurst Rother College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown House (0.5 miles north-west)
How our paella catering works in West Lavington
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and christenings and family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and black rice.
In a rural place like West Lavington, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Your questions about paella catering in West Lavington
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is West Lavington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Lavington.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Lavington
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in West Lavington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in West Lavington
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near West Lavington include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
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- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in West Lavington?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in West Lavington
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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