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Live paella catering in World's End, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in World's End and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near World's End
Paella catering in World's End, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations.
For a place the size of World's End, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- World's End (RH15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in World's End
World's End is about 1 mile north-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in World's End, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. World's End is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from World's End to Brighton (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, World's End has its own station, Wivelsfield station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Manor Field Primary School, can book us as a food stall. World's End is within about 4 miles 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.
Paella catering in RH15 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Nye Road, Mill Road and Adur Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside World's End, we also cover Burgess Hill (1 mile south-west), Jacob's Post (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Ansty (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (4 miles south) and St Francis Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near World's End include Burgess Hill Girls (1 mile south) and Oakmeeds Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Watermill Inn (within half a mile north-east)
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A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In World's End, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from World's End
How far is World's End from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Perfect for your event in World's End
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- 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