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Paella party catering in Abingworth, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Abingworth and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Abingworth events
About our paella party catering in Abingworth
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving vegetable paella, tapas and churros.
Near Abingworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Abingworth (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Abingworth, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Abingworth questions
What’s the nearest station to Abingworth for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Abingworth parties: what to know
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Abingworth, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Abingworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.1 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (3.8 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Abingworth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the RH20 postcode area. Local streets include Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Abingworth include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Abingworth
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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