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Paella Party Catering for Alciston events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Alciston and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Alciston
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Paella party catering in Alciston, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and birthday parties.
A country party near Alciston is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Alciston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Alciston
Also in Alciston
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Why choose paella party catering in Alciston?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Alciston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning a party in Alciston
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN26, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Alciston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.3 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Alciston, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BN26, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Alciston for paella party catering include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
A little further out are Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Rose Cottage Inn (less than half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Alciston and across East Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Alciston stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Alciston questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Alciston for guests?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
- 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