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Live paella catering in Westbourne, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Westbourne and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Westbourne events
Paella catering for your event in Westbourne
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of black rice, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Westbourne, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Westbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Westbourne
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Westbourne, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Westbourne to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Parks such as Stansted Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Westbourne Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Westbourne is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Westbourne include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Good Intent Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. In Westbourne, 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.
- Send us 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Westbourne
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- We cover Westbourne and the whole of West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westbourne
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books paella catering in Westbourne?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
In Westbourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John the Baptist's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Westbourne
Do you come out to small places like Westbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Westbourne?
Emsworth station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westbourne.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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